Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Types
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Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
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
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
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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Leaf Shape
Reniform
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
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 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 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
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
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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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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Geraniales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Acalypha
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
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Season and Care of Copperleaf and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Copperleaf and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Copperleaf and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Copperleaf and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Regal Geranium 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
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Copperleaf and Regal Geranium
Care of Copperleaf and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.