Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
hedge rows, Scrubs, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
Creamy Yellow, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
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
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Aphids, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Astringent, Depurative, Diuretic, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Whole plant
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Edging, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Lonicera periclymenum
Common Name
Copperleaf
honeysuckle
In Hindi
Copperleaf
honeysuckle
In German
Copperleaf
Geißblatt
In French
Copperleaf
Chèvrefeuille
In Spanish
copperleaf
Madreselva
In Greek
Copperleaf
Αιγόκλημα
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
Madressilva
In Polish
CopperLeaf
Wiciokrzew
In Latin
Copperleaf
CISSANTHEMOS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Dipsacales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
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Season and Care of Copperleaf and Honeysuckle
Season and care of Copperleaf and Honeysuckle is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Honeysuckle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Honeysuckle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Honeysuckle is Well drained while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Honeysuckle is Neutral.
Copperleaf and Honeysuckle Physical Information
Copperleaf and Honeysuckle physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Honeysuckle height is 700.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Honeysuckle 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
Honeysuckle flower color: Creamy Yellow, White and Yellow
- Honeysuckle leaf color: Green
Care of Copperleaf and Honeysuckle
Care of Copperleaf and Honeysuckle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Honeysuckle pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Honeysuckle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.