Life Span
Annual
  
Annual
  
Type
Shrub
  
Palm or Cycad
  
Origin
Melanesia
  
Australia
  
Types
Not available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
Forest edges
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Orange 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
  
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
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Reniform
  
Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Does not require lot of watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
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
  
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, Requires little pruning
  
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
  
Pests and diseases free
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
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
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
  
WODYETIA bifurcata
  
Common Name
Copperleaf
  
Foxtail Palm
  
In Hindi
Copperleaf
  
Foxtail palm
  
In German
Copperleaf
  
Fuchsschwanz -palme
  
In French
Copperleaf
  
sétaire palme
  
In Spanish
copperleaf
  
la cola de zorra de palma
  
In Greek
Copperleaf
  
αλωπέκουρου παλάμη
  
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
  
foxtail palma
  
In Polish
CopperLeaf
  
włośnica palmowy
  
In Latin
Copperleaf
  
foxtail palmarum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Euphorbiales
  
Arecales
  
Family
Euphorbiaceae
  
Arecaceae
  
Genus
Acalypha
  
Wodyetia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Acalypheae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
  
Arecoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Copperleaf and Foxtail Palm
Season and care of Copperleaf and Foxtail Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Foxtail Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Foxtail Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Foxtail Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Foxtail Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Copperleaf and Foxtail Palm Physical Information
Copperleaf and Foxtail Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Foxtail Palm height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Foxtail Palm 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
Foxtail Palm flower color: White
- Foxtail Palm leaf color: Green
Care of Copperleaf and Foxtail Palm
Care of Copperleaf and Foxtail Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Foxtail Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Foxtail Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.