Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Melanesia
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Types
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Elegance , Maiden
Number of Varieties
1250
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40000
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-1510-12
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
12-1
8-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Plant Size
Minimum Height
240.00 cm30.00 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
180.00 cm30.00 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
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Shape
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Saw-tooth like
Thorns
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✘
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✘
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
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✘
✔
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Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
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Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Edible Uses
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✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
extracted oil
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Copperleaf
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
Copperleaf
regal geranium
In German
Copperleaf
Regal Geranie
In French
Copperleaf
geranium royale
In Spanish
copperleaf
geranio regia
In Greek
Copperleaf
regal geranium
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
gerânio régio
In Polish
CopperLeaf
regal geranium
In Latin
Copperleaf
regal geranium
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Geraniales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Acalypha
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Acalypheae
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Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
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Number of Species
462422
1
27800
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