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About Copperleaf and Orchid Cactus

Copperleaf
Orchid Cactus
About Orchid Cactus and Copperleaf


What is
Life Span
Annual   
Perennial   
Type
Shrub   
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants   
Origin
Melanesia   
Mexico   
Types
Not available   
Not Available   
Number of Varieties
Not Available   
200   
27
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions   
Tropical rainforest   
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15   
9-11   
AHS Heat Zone
12-1   
11-1   
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24   
Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Weeping   
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
240.00 cm   
99+
15.20 cm   
99+
Minimum Width
180.00 cm   
99+
Not Available   
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper   
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red   
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   
Fruit Color
Not Available   
Purple, Red   
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze   
Not Available   
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze   
Not Available   
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze   
Not Available   
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze   
Not Available   
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Reniform   
Long linear and narrow   
Thorns
No   
No   
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral   
Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   
Bloom Time
Indeterminate   
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   
Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types   
Not Available   
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground, Pot   
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting   
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting   
Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs   
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally   
In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   
In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   
In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral   
Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales   
Red blotch   
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types   
Drought   
Facts
Flowers
Insignificant   
Showy   
Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No   
No   
Edible Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   
Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   
Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   
Showy Bark
No   
No   
Foliage Texture
Bold   
Bold   
Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Not Available   
Evergreen
No   
No   
Invasive
No   
No   
Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   
Attracts
Birds, Not Available   
Hummingbirds   
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis   
no allergic reactions   
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
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   
Not Available   
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs   
Whole plant   
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant   
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant   
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   
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana   
DISOCACTUS ackermannii   
Common Name
Copperleaf   
Orchid Cactus   
In Hindi
Copperleaf   
आर्किड कैक्टस   
In German
Copperleaf   
Orchid cactus   
In French
Copperleaf   
Cactus Orchid   
In Spanish
copperleaf   
cactus orquídea   
In Greek
Copperleaf   
ορχιδέα κάκτος   
In Portuguese
Copperleaf   
Orchid cactus   
In Polish
CopperLeaf   
Orchid kaktus   
In Latin
Copperleaf   
Orchid cactus   
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Embryophyta   
Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   
Order
Euphorbiales   
Caryophyllales   
Family
Euphorbiaceae   
Cactaceae   
Genus
Acalypha   
Disocactus   
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots   
Tribe
Acalypheae   
Hylocereeae   
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae   
Cactoideae   
Number of Species
462   
34
Not Available   
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Properties of Copperleaf and Orchid Cactus

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

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Season and Care of Copperleaf and Orchid Cactus

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

Copperleaf and Orchid Cactus Physical Information

Copperleaf and Orchid Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Copperleaf and Orchid Cactus are as follows:

Care of Copperleaf and Orchid Cactus

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

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