Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Melanesia
Southern Africa
Types
-
Manihot esculenta, Euphorbia esula
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Desert, rocky banks of streams, Sandy stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Spores, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of 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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
allergic conjunctivitis, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
-
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used to poison animals during hunting
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
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
EUPHORBIA virosa
Common Name
Copperleaf
Gifboom
In Hindi
Copperleaf
Gifboom
In German
Copperleaf
Namibische Giftwolfmilch
In French
Copperleaf
Euphorbia virosa
In Spanish
copperleaf
Euphorbia virosa
In Greek
Copperleaf
Euphorbia virosa
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
Euphorbia virosa
In Polish
CopperLeaf
Euphorbia virosa
In Latin
Copperleaf
Euphorbia virosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Order
Euphorbiales
Malpighiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Copperleaf and Gifboom
Season and care of Copperleaf and Gifboom is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Gifboom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gifboom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Gifboom is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Gifboom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Copperleaf and Gifboom Physical Information
Copperleaf and Gifboom physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Gifboom height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Gifboom 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
Gifboom flower color: Yellow
- Gifboom leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Copperleaf and Gifboom
Care of Copperleaf and Gifboom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gifboom 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 Gifboom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.