Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia
Southern Africa
Types
Not available
Carissa Carandas
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Coastal bush land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Hot Pink, Magenta, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Oval to roundish
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Equal amount of N,P,K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Mildly Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Ground Cover, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Cake, Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
CARISSA macrocarpa 'Emerald Blanket'
Common Name
Copperleaf
Large Num-Num
In Hindi
Copperleaf
नेटाल बेर
In German
Copperleaf
Natal Plum
In French
Copperleaf
natal Plum
In Spanish
copperleaf
Ciruela Natal
In Greek
Copperleaf
Natal Plum
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
Natal Plum
In Polish
CopperLeaf
Natal Plum
In Latin
Copperleaf
Natal Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Gentianales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Acalypheae
Carisseae
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Copperleaf and Natal Plum
Season and care of Copperleaf and Natal Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Natal Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Natal Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Natal Plum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Natal Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Copperleaf and Natal Plum Physical Information
Copperleaf and Natal Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Natal Plum height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Natal Plum 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
Natal Plum flower color: White
- Natal Plum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Copperleaf and Natal Plum
Care of Copperleaf and Natal Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Natal Plum 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 Natal Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.