Copperleaf

Elephant Bush

About Copperleaf and Elephant Bush

Copperleaf

Elephant Bush

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Succulent

Origin

Melanesia

Southern Africa

Types

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

1230

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-1510-12

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

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm250.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm121.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Green, Copper

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Green, Red

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

Green

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

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Variety of soil types

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Less Watering

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

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

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Mites, Soft scales

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Variety of soil types

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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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

Butterflies

Allergy

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Twigs

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

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, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ACALYPHA wilkesiana

PORTULACARIA afra

Common Name

Copperleaf

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

In Hindi

Copperleaf

Elephant Bush

In German

Copperleaf

Elephant Bush

In French

Copperleaf

Elephant Bush

In Spanish

copperleaf

elefante Bush

In Greek

Copperleaf

ελέφαντας Μπους

In Portuguese

Copperleaf

elefante de Bush

In Polish

CopperLeaf

Elephant Bush

In Latin

Copperleaf

bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Euphorbiales

Caryophyllales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Portulacaceae

Genus

Acalypha

Portulacaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Acalypheae

Subfamily

Acalyphoideae

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

4621

1 27800

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Properties of Copperleaf and Elephant Bush

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

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Season and Care of Copperleaf and Elephant Bush

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

Copperleaf and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Copperleaf and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Elephant Bush 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 Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Copperleaf and Elephant Bush

Care of Copperleaf and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.