Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia
Not Available
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
Light Green, Lime Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
High Potash Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Caterpillar
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
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
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Phyllanthus emblica
Common Name
Copperleaf
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
In German
Copperleaf
Stachelbeere
In French
Copperleaf
Groseille à maquereau
In Spanish
copperleaf
Grosella
In Greek
Copperleaf
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
Groselha
In Polish
CopperLeaf
Agrest
In Latin
Copperleaf
hominem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Malpighiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Phyllanthaceae
Genus
Acalypha
Phyllanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Acalypheae
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Copperleaf and Indian Gooseberry
Season and care of Copperleaf and Indian Gooseberry is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Indian Gooseberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Copperleaf and Indian Gooseberry Physical Information
Copperleaf and Indian Gooseberry physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Indian Gooseberry 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
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
- Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Care of Copperleaf and Indian Gooseberry
Care of Copperleaf and Indian Gooseberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads. In summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.