Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Melanesia
Southern Africa
Types
-
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
Coral
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
-
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Tongue shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Flies
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
For treating wrinkles, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Aging, Blood disorders, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Shampoo, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
GASTERIA
Common Name
Copperleaf
Gasteria
In Hindi
Copperleaf
Gasteria
In German
Copperleaf
Gasteria
In French
Copperleaf
Gasteria
In Spanish
copperleaf
Gasteria
In Greek
Copperleaf
Gasteria
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
Gasteria
In Polish
CopperLeaf
Gasteria
In Latin
Copperleaf
Gasteria
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Euphorbiales
Asparagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
Asphodeloideae
Season and Care of Copperleaf and Gasteria
Season and care of Copperleaf and Gasteria is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Gasteria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gasteria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Gasteria is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Copperleaf and Gasteria Physical Information
Copperleaf and Gasteria physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Gasteria height is 12.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Gasteria 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
Gasteria flower color: Coral
- Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Copperleaf and Gasteria
Care of Copperleaf and Gasteria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gasteria needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.