Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Types
-
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Dark 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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, 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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
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, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Copperleaf
Grapefruit
In Hindi
Copperleaf
चकोतरा
In German
Copperleaf
Grapefruit
In French
Copperleaf
pamplemousse
In Spanish
copperleaf
Pomelo
In Greek
Copperleaf
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
Toranja
In Polish
CopperLeaf
grejpfrut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Sapindales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Copperleaf and Grapefruit
Season and care of Copperleaf and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Copperleaf and Grapefruit Physical Information
Copperleaf and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Grapefruit 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
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Copperleaf and Grapefruit
Care of Copperleaf and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.