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About Copperleaf and Mandarin


About Mandarin and Copperleaf


What is

Life Span
Annual   
Perennial   

Type
Shrub   
Fruit   

Origin
Melanesia   
Southeastern Asia   

Types
Not available   
Not Available   

Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions   
Loamy soils, Well Drained   

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15   
8-11   

AHS Heat Zone
12-1   
10-8   

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   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
240.00 cm   
99+
180.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
180.00 cm   
99+
300.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper   
White, Red, Purple   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Orange Red   

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   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Reniform   
Elliptic   

Thorns
No   
Yes   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Indeterminate   
Spring, Late Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Stem Cutting   
Cuttings, Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs   
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   

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   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales   
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types   
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
Yes   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Birds, Not Available   
Birds, Butterflies   

Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis   
Anaphylaxis   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   
Bonsai, Borders   

Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems   
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders   

Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs   
Fruits   

Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant   
Used as a laxative   

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   
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana   
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)   

Common Name
Copperleaf   
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin   

In Hindi
Copperleaf   
Mandarin   

In German
Copperleaf   
Mandarin   

In French
Copperleaf   
mandarin   

In Spanish
copperleaf   
mandarín   

In Greek
Copperleaf   
Μανταρίνι   

In Portuguese
Copperleaf   
tangerina   

In Polish
CopperLeaf   
Mandarynka   

In Latin
Copperleaf   
Latin   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Tracheophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Euphorbiales   
Sapindales   

Family
Euphorbiaceae   
Rutaceae   

Genus
Acalypha   
Citrus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Acalypheae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Acalyphoideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
462   
34
Not Available   

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Properties of Copperleaf and Mandarin

Wondering what are the properties of Copperleaf and Mandarin? We provide you with everything About Copperleaf and Mandarin. Copperleaf doesn't have thorns and Mandarin doesn't have thorns. Also Copperleaf does not have fragrant flowers. Copperleaf has allergic reactions like bronchial asthma and Rhinoconjunctivitis and Mandarin 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 Mandarin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Copperleaf and Mandarin

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

Copperleaf and Mandarin Physical Information

Copperleaf and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Mandarin are as follows:

Care of Copperleaf and Mandarin

Care of Copperleaf and Mandarin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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 Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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