Copperleaf

Mexican primrose

About Copperleaf and Mexican primrose

Copperleaf

Mexican primrose

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Biennial

Type

Shrub

Perennial

Origin

Melanesia

Texas

Types

Oenothera berlandieri, Oenothera speciosa

Number of Varieties

1225

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-158-10

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

10-6

Sunset Zone

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

H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm15.20 cm

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm25.40 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Green, Copper

White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

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

Leaf Color in Winter

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

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Reniform

Alternate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter

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

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Mites, Soft scales

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Variety of soil types

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Bugs, Butterflies, Insects

Allergy

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Twigs

Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem

Other Uses

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed

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

Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ACALYPHA wilkesiana

OENOTHERA mexicana

Common Name

Copperleaf

pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.

In Hindi

Copperleaf

Mexican primrose

In German

Copperleaf

Rosa Nachtkerze

In French

Copperleaf

Mexican primrose

In Spanish

copperleaf

Primrose mexicana

In Greek

Copperleaf

Μεξικού Primrose

In Portuguese

Copperleaf

Mexican Primrose

In Polish

CopperLeaf

Mexican Primrose

In Latin

Copperleaf

Mexicanus Primrose

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Euphorbiales

Myrtales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Onagraceae

Genus

Acalypha

Oenothera

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Acalypheae

Onagreae

Subfamily

Acalyphoideae

Onagroideae

Number of Species

462145

1 27800

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Properties of Copperleaf and Mexican primrose

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

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Season and Care of Copperleaf and Mexican primrose

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

Copperleaf and Mexican primrose Physical Information

Copperleaf and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Mexican primrose 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
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green

Care of Copperleaf and Mexican primrose

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