Copperleaf

Egyptian Papyrus

About Copperleaf and Egyptian Papyrus

Copperleaf

Egyptian Papyrus

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Sedge or Rush

Origin

Melanesia

Africa

Types

C. papyrus, C. papyrus 'Nanus

Number of Varieties

122

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Lakes, Shores of rivers or lakes, sluggish streams and rivers, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-157-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

12-7

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm60.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Green, Copper

Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

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

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

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

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

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

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

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

Green, Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Reniform

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

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

Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial 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

fungus

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Variety of soil types

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Flying insects, Hummingbirds

Allergy

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

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

Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Twigs

Stem

Other Uses

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry

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

Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ACALYPHA wilkesiana

CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'

Common Name

Copperleaf

Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus

In Hindi

Copperleaf

पेपिरस संयंत्र

In German

Copperleaf

ägyptischen Papyrus-Pflanze

In French

Copperleaf

Papyrus égyptien

In Spanish

copperleaf

Papiro egipcio

In Greek

Copperleaf

αιγυπτιακό πάπυρο

In Portuguese

Copperleaf

Papiro egípcio

In Polish

CopperLeaf

Papiro egipcio

In Latin

Copperleaf

CHARTA

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Agaricomycetes

Order

Euphorbiales

Poales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Cyperaceae

Genus

Acalypha

Cyperus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Acalypheae

Cariceae

Subfamily

Acalyphoideae

Cyperoideae

Number of Species

4621

1 27800

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Properties of Copperleaf and Egyptian Papyrus

Wondering what are the properties of Copperleaf and Egyptian Papyrus? We provide you with everything About Copperleaf and Egyptian Papyrus. Copperleaf doesn't have thorns and Egyptian Papyrus doesn't have thorns. Also Copperleaf does not have fragrant flowers. Copperleaf has allergic reactions like bronchial asthma and Rhinoconjunctivitis and Egyptian Papyrus 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 Egyptian Papyrus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Copperleaf and Egyptian Papyrus

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

Copperleaf and Egyptian Papyrus Physical Information

Copperleaf and Egyptian Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Egyptian Papyrus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Egyptian Papyrus 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
Egyptian Papyrus flower color: Tan
Egyptian Papyrus leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Copperleaf and Egyptian Papyrus

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