Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
Melanesia
Central America, North America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, 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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
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 back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Aphids, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible dye
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, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
Copperleaf
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
Copperleaf
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
Copperleaf
Wunderblume
In French
Copperleaf
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
copperleaf
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
Copperleaf
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
Maravilha
In Polish
CopperLeaf
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
Copperleaf
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Acalypheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Copperleaf and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Copperleaf and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Copperleaf and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Copperleaf and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Mirabilis Jalapa 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
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Copperleaf and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Copperleaf and Mirabilis Jalapa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.