Origin
Melanesia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
sandy seeps, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Astringent, Fertility
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Jam, Traditional medicine, Used As Food
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, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
MITCHELLA repens
Common Name
Copperleaf
Partridgeberry
In Hindi
Copperleaf
partridgeberry
In German
Copperleaf
partridgeberry
In French
Copperleaf
partridgeberry
In Spanish
copperleaf
partridgeberry
In Greek
Copperleaf
partridgeberry
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
partridgeberry
In Polish
CopperLeaf
partridgeberry
In Latin
Copperleaf
partridgeberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Rubiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Acalypheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Copperleaf and Partridgeberry
Season and care of Copperleaf and Partridgeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Partridgeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Partridgeberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Partridgeberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Partridgeberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Copperleaf and Partridgeberry Physical Information
Copperleaf and Partridgeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Partridgeberry height is 2.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Partridgeberry 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
Partridgeberry flower color: White
- Partridgeberry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Copperleaf and Partridgeberry
Care of Copperleaf and Partridgeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Partridgeberry 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 Partridgeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.