Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Melanesia
Northern Africa, South Africa
Types
-
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Skin irritation
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
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
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
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Xanthium strumarium
Common Name
Copperleaf
Cocklebur
In Hindi
Copperleaf
cocklebur
In German
Copperleaf
Klette
In French
Copperleaf
cocklebur
In Spanish
copperleaf
cadillo
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
kokklevor
In Polish
CopperLeaf
kokklevor
In Latin
Copperleaf
kokklevor
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Asterales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Asclepiadaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Acalypheae
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Copperleaf and Cocklebur
Season and care of Copperleaf and Cocklebur is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Cocklebur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cocklebur season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Copperleaf and Cocklebur Physical Information
Copperleaf and Cocklebur physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Cocklebur 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
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
- Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Copperleaf and Cocklebur
Care of Copperleaf and Cocklebur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cocklebur 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 Cocklebur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.