Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Types
-
Chinese lantern,Japanese-lantern, winter cherry
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds, Damp Places, hedge rows, Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
ABUTILON 'Amsterdam'
Common Name
Copperleaf
Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
In Hindi
Copperleaf
Chinese lantern
In German
Copperleaf
Lampionblume
In French
Copperleaf
Coqueret alkékenge
In Spanish
copperleaf
Chinese lantern
In Greek
Copperleaf
Chinese lantern
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
Chinese lantern
In Polish
CopperLeaf
Miechunka rozdęta
In Latin
Copperleaf
Chinese lantern
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Solanales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Acalypheae
Physaleae
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Copperleaf and Chinese Lantern
Season and care of Copperleaf and Chinese Lantern is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Chinese Lantern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Lantern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Chinese Lantern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinese Lantern is Acidic, Neutral.
Copperleaf and Chinese Lantern Physical Information
Copperleaf and Chinese Lantern physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Chinese Lantern height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Chinese Lantern are as follows:
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Chinese Lantern flower color: Orange Red
- Chinese Lantern leaf color: Green
Care of Copperleaf and Chinese Lantern
Care of Copperleaf and Chinese Lantern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Lantern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Lantern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.