Copperleaf

Cholla

About Copperleaf and Cholla

Copperleaf

Cholla

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Cactus or Succulent

Origin

Melanesia

Argentina

Types

Cylindropuntia spp.

Number of Varieties

1220

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Sandy areas, Terrestrial

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-159-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

10-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm15.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Green, Copper

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Green, Olive

Shape

Leaf Shape

Reniform

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Variety of soil types

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Mites, Soft scales

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Variety of soil types

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Erythema, Swelling

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems

Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Twigs

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ACALYPHA wilkesiana

TEPHROCACTUS articulatus

Common Name

Copperleaf

Cholla

In Hindi

Copperleaf

Cholla संयंत्र

In German

Copperleaf

Cholla Pflanzen

In French

Copperleaf

usine de Cholla

In Spanish

copperleaf

planta de Cholla

In Greek

Copperleaf

Cholla φυτών

In Portuguese

Copperleaf

planta Salão

In Polish

CopperLeaf

roślin Hall

In Latin

Copperleaf

plant Hall

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Euphorbiales

Caryophyllales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Cactaceae

Genus

Acalypha

Tephrocactus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Acalypheae

Cylindropuntieae

Subfamily

Acalyphoideae

Opuntioideae

Number of Species

46257

1 27800

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Properties of Copperleaf and Cholla

Wondering what are the properties of Copperleaf and Cholla? We provide you with everything About Copperleaf and Cholla. Copperleaf doesn't have thorns and Cholla doesn't have thorns. Also Copperleaf does not have fragrant flowers. Copperleaf has allergic reactions like bronchial asthma and Rhinoconjunctivitis and Cholla has allergic reactions like bronchial asthma and Rhinoconjunctivitis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Copperleaf and Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Copperleaf and Cholla

Season and care of Copperleaf and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Copperleaf and Cholla Physical Information

Copperleaf and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Cholla 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
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive

Care of Copperleaf and Cholla

Care of Copperleaf and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cholla 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.