Copperleaf

Squill

About Copperleaf and Squill

Copperleaf

Squill

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

Melanesia

Europe, South Africa, Asia

Types

Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana

Number of Varieties

1225

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-152-8

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

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 cm15.00 cm

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm10.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Green, Copper

White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

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

Leaf Color in Summer

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

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

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

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

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

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Reniform

Lance shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Variety of soil types

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Stem Cutting

From bulbs

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

slow-release fertilizers

5-10-10 fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Mites, Soft scales

Crown rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Variety of soil types

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

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

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

convulsions, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Removes dandruff

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Twigs

Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic

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

Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ACALYPHA wilkesiana

SCILLA

Common Name

Copperleaf

Squill

In Hindi

Copperleaf

Squill

In German

Copperleaf

Squill

In French

Copperleaf

Squille

In Spanish

copperleaf

Escila

In Greek

Copperleaf

σκιλοκρόμμυδο

In Portuguese

Copperleaf

Cila

In Polish

CopperLeaf

Cebulica

In Latin

Copperleaf

Scilla

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Lilopsida

Order

Euphorbiales

Liliales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Liliaceae

Genus

Acalypha

Scilla

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Acalypheae

Hyacintheae

Subfamily

Acalyphoideae

Scilloideae

Number of Species

46281

1 27800

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Properties of Copperleaf and Squill

Wondering what are the properties of Copperleaf and Squill? We provide you with everything About Copperleaf and Squill. Copperleaf doesn't have thorns and Squill doesn't have thorns. Also Copperleaf does not have fragrant flowers. Copperleaf has allergic reactions like bronchial asthma and Rhinoconjunctivitis and Squill 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 Squill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Copperleaf and Squill

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

Copperleaf and Squill Physical Information

Copperleaf and Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Squill 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
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:

Care of Copperleaf and Squill

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