Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Melanesia
Southeastern United States
Types
Not available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
marshes, Marshy ground, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Pyramidal
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Birds, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Birds, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
allergic reaction, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Blood purifying, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-cancer, Anxiety, Asthma, Diabetes, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Flowers
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Grown for shade
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
Container, Feature Plant, Landscape, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
MAGNOLIA grandiflora
Common Name
Copperleaf
Magnolia grandiflora, bull bay
In Hindi
Copperleaf
Magnolia grandiflora
In German
Copperleaf
Immergrüne Magnolie
In French
Copperleaf
Magnolia à grandes fleurs
In Spanish
copperleaf
Magnolia grandiflora
In Greek
Copperleaf
Magnolia grandiflora
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
Magnólia-branca
In Polish
CopperLeaf
Magnolia wielkokwiatowa
In Latin
Copperleaf
Magnolia grandiflora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Magnoliales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Acalypheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
Magnolioideae
Season and Care of Copperleaf and Southern Magnolia
Season and care of Copperleaf and Southern Magnolia is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Southern Magnolia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Southern Magnolia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Southern Magnolia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Southern Magnolia is Acidic, Neutral.
Copperleaf and Southern Magnolia Physical Information
Copperleaf and Southern Magnolia physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Southern Magnolia height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Southern Magnolia 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
Southern Magnolia flower color: White
- Southern Magnolia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Copperleaf and Southern Magnolia
Care of Copperleaf and Southern Magnolia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Southern Magnolia 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 Southern Magnolia needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.