Origin
Melanesia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not available
it is a type of cabbage
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
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
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Copperleaf
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
Copperleaf
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
Copperleaf
Rotkohl
In French
Copperleaf
Chou rouge
In Spanish
copperleaf
Repollo rojo
In Greek
Copperleaf
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
Red Cabbage
In Polish
CopperLeaf
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
Copperleaf
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Brassicales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Acalypheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Copperleaf and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Copperleaf and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Copperleaf and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Copperleaf and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Red Cabbage 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
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Copperleaf and Red Cabbage
Care of Copperleaf and Red Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.