Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
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Tropical Fruit Tree
Number of Varieties
12
10
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Oblong or Lanceolate
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
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
DILLENIA indica
Common Name
Copperleaf
Chulta, Elephant Apple
In Hindi
Copperleaf
Elephant Apple
In German
Copperleaf
Elefant von Apple
In French
Copperleaf
Elephant d'Apple
In Spanish
copperleaf
El elefante de Apple
In Greek
Copperleaf
ελέφαντας της Apple
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
Elefante da Apple
In Polish
CopperLeaf
Słoń Jabłko
In Latin
Copperleaf
Elephant Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Dilleniales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Dilleniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
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Season and Care of Copperleaf and Elephant Apple
Season and care of Copperleaf and Elephant Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Elephant Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Copperleaf and Elephant Apple Physical Information
Copperleaf and Elephant Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Elephant Apple 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
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
- Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Copperleaf and Elephant Apple
Care of Copperleaf and Elephant Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.