Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Melanesia
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Not available
not available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
secondary forest, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Reniform
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Not Available
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
Common Name
Copperleaf
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
In Hindi
Copperleaf
golden lotus
In German
Copperleaf
golden lotus
In French
Copperleaf
golden lotus
In Spanish
copperleaf
golden lotus
In Greek
Copperleaf
golden lotus
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
golden lotus
In Polish
CopperLeaf
golden lotus
In Latin
Copperleaf
golden lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Zingiberales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Acalypheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Copperleaf and Golden Lotus
Season and care of Copperleaf and Golden Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Golden Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Golden Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral.
Copperleaf and Golden Lotus Physical Information
Copperleaf and Golden Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Golden Lotus 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
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
- Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Care of Copperleaf and Golden Lotus
Care of Copperleaf and Golden Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, 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 Golden Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.