Copperleaf

Sacred Lotus

About Copperleaf and Sacred Lotus

Copperleaf

Sacred Lotus

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Aquatics

Origin

Melanesia

Southern Asia

Types

Nelumbo nucifera

Number of Varieties

12100

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Ponds

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-159-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

12-3

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Green, Copper

White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Lime Green, Sea Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Lime Green, Sea Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Lime Green, Sea Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Reniform

Orbicular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Variety of soil types

Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, In Water, Pot

How to Plant?

Stem Cutting

From Rhizomes, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

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

Cut away fading foliage

Fertilizers

slow-release fertilizers

20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Mites, Soft scales

Aphids, Caterpillars

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Variety of soil types

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single, Double, Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Beetles, Insects

Allergy

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Constipation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems

Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Twigs

Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem

Other Uses

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable

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

Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ACALYPHA wilkesiana

NELUMBO nucifera

Common Name

Copperleaf

East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus

In Hindi

Copperleaf

पवित्र कमल

In German

Copperleaf

Heiliges Lotus

In French

Copperleaf

Lotus Sacré

In Spanish

copperleaf

loto sagrado

In Greek

Copperleaf

ιερή Lotus

In Portuguese

Copperleaf

Lotus sagrado

In Polish

CopperLeaf

Sacred Lotus

In Latin

Copperleaf

sacra Lotus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Euphorbiales

Proteales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Nymphaeaceae

Genus

Acalypha

Abelia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Acalypheae

Subfamily

Acalyphoideae

Nelumbonaceae

Number of Species

4625

1 27800

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Properties of Copperleaf and Sacred Lotus

Wondering what are the properties of Copperleaf and Sacred Lotus? We provide you with everything About Copperleaf and Sacred Lotus. Copperleaf doesn't have thorns and Sacred Lotus doesn't have thorns. Also Copperleaf does not have fragrant flowers. Copperleaf has allergic reactions like bronchial asthma and Rhinoconjunctivitis and Sacred Lotus has allergic reactions like bronchial asthma and Rhinoconjunctivitis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Copperleaf and Sacred Lotus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Copperleaf and Sacred Lotus

Season and care of Copperleaf and Sacred Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Sacred Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sacred Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Sacred Lotus is Neutral.

Copperleaf and Sacred Lotus Physical Information

Copperleaf and Sacred Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Sacred Lotus 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
Sacred Lotus flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose and Coral
Sacred Lotus leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green

Care of Copperleaf and Sacred Lotus

Care of Copperleaf and Sacred Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sacred Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.