Copperleaf

Madagascar palm

About Copperleaf and Madagascar palm

Copperleaf

Madagascar palm

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial

Origin

Melanesia

Madagascar

Types

P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius

Number of Varieties

12192

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Rocky areas, Tropical areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-159-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

12-10

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm370.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Green, Copper

White

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Gray Green, Tan

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

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Reniform

Long Narrow

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Variety of soil types

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Mites, Soft scales

Aphids, Dry root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Variety of soil types

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

poisonous if ingested, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ACALYPHA wilkesiana

PACHYPODIUM lamerei

Common Name

Copperleaf

Madagascar Palm, Club Foot

In Hindi

Copperleaf

Madagascar palm

In German

Copperleaf

Madagaskarpalme

In French

Copperleaf

Pachypodium de Madagascar

In Spanish

copperleaf

Palma de Madagascar

In Greek

Copperleaf

Pachypodium

In Portuguese

Copperleaf

Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar

In Polish

CopperLeaf

Pachypodium

In Latin

Copperleaf

Mandacaru

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Dicotyledonae

Order

Euphorbiales

Gentianales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Apocynaceae

Genus

Acalypha

pachypodium

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Acalypheae

Malouetieae

Subfamily

Acalyphoideae

Apocynoideae

Number of Species

46225

1 27800

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Properties of Copperleaf and Madagascar palm

Wondering what are the properties of Copperleaf and Madagascar palm? We provide you with everything About Copperleaf and Madagascar palm. Copperleaf doesn't have thorns and Madagascar palm doesn't have thorns. Also Copperleaf does not have fragrant flowers. Copperleaf has allergic reactions like bronchial asthma and Rhinoconjunctivitis and Madagascar palm has allergic reactions like bronchial asthma and Rhinoconjunctivitis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Copperleaf and Madagascar palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Copperleaf and Madagascar palm

Season and care of Copperleaf and Madagascar palm is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Madagascar palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Madagascar palm is Sand while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Copperleaf and Madagascar palm Physical Information

Copperleaf and Madagascar palm physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Madagascar palm 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
Madagascar palm flower color: White
Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Copperleaf and Madagascar palm

Care of Copperleaf and Madagascar palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Madagascar palm pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.