Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Melanesia
Southwest Asia
Types
Not available
Calypso, Petite Salmon, Petite Pink
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
dry rocky watercourses, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
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
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Marshy ground, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water less during winter, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Marshy ground, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Fertilize in early spring, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Unknown
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Mealybugs, Not Available
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Phytodermatitis, Rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Asthma, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Diabetes, epilepsy, Scabies
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Not Available
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Nerium
Common Name
Copperleaf
Oleander, Nerium Oleander
In Hindi
Copperleaf
ओलियंडर
In German
Copperleaf
Oleander
In French
Copperleaf
laurier-rose
In Spanish
copperleaf
Adelfa
In Greek
Copperleaf
Πικροδάφνη
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
oleandro
In Polish
CopperLeaf
Oleander
In Latin
Copperleaf
Cleander
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Gentianales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Acalypheae
Wrightieae
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
Apocynoideae, Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Copperleaf and Oleander
Season and care of Copperleaf and Oleander is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Oleander Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oleander season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Oleander is Marshy ground, Well drained while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Oleander is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Copperleaf and Oleander Physical Information
Copperleaf and Oleander physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Oleander height is 300.00 cm and width 350.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Oleander 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
Oleander flower color: Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red and White
- Oleander leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Copperleaf and Oleander
Care of Copperleaf and Oleander include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oleander pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring and Remove shoots. In summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oleander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.