Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia
Australia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
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Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep immersed in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
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Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Starch
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, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
MARSILEA mutica
Common Name
Copperleaf
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
In Hindi
Copperleaf
Pepperwort
In German
Copperleaf
Pepperwort
In French
Copperleaf
Pepperwort
In Spanish
copperleaf
Pepperwort
In Greek
Copperleaf
Pepperwort
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
Pepperwort
In Polish
CopperLeaf
Pepperwort
In Latin
Copperleaf
Pepperwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Charophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Marsileaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Acalypheae
Lapidieae
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
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Season and Care of Copperleaf and Pepperwort
Season and care of Copperleaf and Pepperwort is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Pepperwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pepperwort season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Copperleaf and Pepperwort Physical Information
Copperleaf and Pepperwort physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Pepperwort 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
Pepperwort flower color:
- Pepperwort leaf color: Light Green and Dark Red
Care of Copperleaf and Pepperwort
Care of Copperleaf and Pepperwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.