Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia
Not Available
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
13-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Flowers
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Schlumbergera truncata
Common Name
Copperleaf
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
In Hindi
Copperleaf
Schlumbergera
In German
Copperleaf
Schlumbergera
In French
Copperleaf
Schlumbergera
In Spanish
copperleaf
Schlumbergera
In Greek
Copperleaf
Schlumbergera
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
Schlumbergera
In Polish
CopperLeaf
Schlumbergera
In Latin
Copperleaf
Gymnocalycium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Acalypha
Schlumbergera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Acalypheae
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Copperleaf and Schlumbergera
Season and care of Copperleaf and Schlumbergera is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Schlumbergera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schlumbergera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Schlumbergera is Not Available while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Schlumbergera is Not Available.
Copperleaf and Schlumbergera Physical Information
Copperleaf and Schlumbergera physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Schlumbergera height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Copperleaf and Schlumbergera 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
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
- Schlumbergera leaf color: Not Available
Care of Copperleaf and Schlumbergera
Care of Copperleaf and Schlumbergera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Schlumbergera 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 Schlumbergera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.