Origin
Melanesia
India, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
-
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season
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
Loam, Sand
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
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Aphids, Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, For treating wrinkles, Nourishes scalp, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Anti-fungal, Diabetes, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Jaundice, Leprosy, Scabies, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Coccinia grandis
Common Name
Copperleaf
baby watermelon, little gourd, tindora, tendli
In Hindi
Copperleaf
तेंडली, कुंदुरी
In German
Copperleaf
Tindola,
Efeu Kürbis
In French
Copperleaf
Ivy gourd
In Spanish
copperleaf
Ivy gourd
In Greek
Copperleaf
Ivy gourd
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
Ivy gourd
In Polish
CopperLeaf
Ivy gourd
In Latin
Copperleaf
Ivy gourd
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Cucurbitales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
Papilionoideae
Season and Care of Copperleaf and Ivy Gourd
Season and care of Copperleaf and Ivy Gourd is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Ivy Gourd Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ivy Gourd season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Ivy Gourd is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Ivy Gourd is Neutral.
Copperleaf and Ivy Gourd Physical Information
Copperleaf and Ivy Gourd physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Ivy Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Ivy Gourd 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
Ivy Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Ivy Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Copperleaf and Ivy Gourd
Care of Copperleaf and Ivy Gourd include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ivy Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove crossing or rubbing branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ivy Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.