Copperleaf

Pachypodium

About Copperleaf and Pachypodium

Copperleaf

Pachypodium

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

Melanesia

Madagascar

Types

Pachypodium boronii, Pachypodium brevicaule, Pachypodium rosulatum

Number of Varieties

128

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

gardens, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-1510-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

12-10

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm120.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Green, Copper

White

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Light Green, Purplish-black

Leaf Color in Spring

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

Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

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

Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

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

Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Reniform

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Variety of soil types

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Water less during winter, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full 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

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Variety of soil types

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

✔ ✘

Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Poisonous, Skin cuts

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

Showy Purposes

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

Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ACALYPHA wilkesiana

PACHYPODIUM geayi

Common Name

Copperleaf

Madagaskar Palm

In Hindi

Copperleaf

Pachypodium

In German

Copperleaf

Pachypodium

In French

Copperleaf

Pachypodium

In Spanish

copperleaf

Pachypodium

In Greek

Copperleaf

Pachypodium

In Portuguese

Copperleaf

Narrowleaf estrela do deserto

In Polish

CopperLeaf

Wąskolistne pustyni gwiazdki

In Latin

Copperleaf

Pachypodium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Euphorbiales

Gentianales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Apocynaceae

Genus

Acalypha

pachypodium

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Acalypheae

Malouetieae

Subfamily

Acalyphoideae

Apocynoideae

Number of Species

46225

1 27800

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Properties of Copperleaf and Pachypodium

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

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Season and Care of Copperleaf and Pachypodium

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

Copperleaf and Pachypodium Physical Information

Copperleaf and Pachypodium physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Pachypodium height is 460.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Pachypodium 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
Pachypodium flower color: White
Pachypodium leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green

Care of Copperleaf and Pachypodium

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