Life Span
Annual
  
Annual
  
Type
Shrub
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Melanesia
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not available
  
Gabrielle Marie, Brittany Rey
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
Mountains, Upland
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
8-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
12 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
  
Light Pink, Rose, Salmon, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Reniform
  
Arrowhead
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
  
From bulbs
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, 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
  
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
  
Butterflies, Insects
  
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
Eczema, Skin irritation, Skin rash
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Not Available
  
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
  
Kidney problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
  
Bulbs, Flowers
  
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
  
DAHLIA 'Gallery Salvador'
  
Common Name
Copperleaf
  
Dahlia, Decorative Dahlia, Gallery Salvador Dahlia
  
In Hindi
Copperleaf
  
मेक्सिको का रंगीन फूलों का बड़ा पौधा
  
In German
Copperleaf
  
Dahlie
  
In French
Copperleaf
  
Dahlia
  
In Spanish
copperleaf
  
Dalia
  
In Greek
Copperleaf
  
Ντάλια
  
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
  
Dália
  
In Polish
CopperLeaf
  
Dalia
  
In Latin
Copperleaf
  
Dahlia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Euphorbiales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Euphorbiaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Acalypha
  
Dahlia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Acalypheae
  
Coreopsideae
  
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
  
Asteroideae
  
Season and Care of Copperleaf and Dahlia
Season and care of Copperleaf and Dahlia is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Dahlia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dahlia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Dahlia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Dahlia is Neutral.
Copperleaf and Dahlia Physical Information
Copperleaf and Dahlia physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Dahlia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Dahlia 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
Dahlia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Salmon and Ivory
- Dahlia leaf color: Green
Care of Copperleaf and Dahlia
Care of Copperleaf and Dahlia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dahlia 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 Dahlia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.