Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Melanesia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
White, Light Green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green
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
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Insects
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Dermatitis, Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Certain forms of cancer, Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Root
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
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
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
ORNITHOGALUM balansae
Common Name
Copperleaf
Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
Copperleaf
Star-of-Bethlehem
In German
Copperleaf
Stern -of- Bethlehem
In French
Copperleaf
Star- de - Bethléem
In Spanish
copperleaf
Estrella de Belen
In Greek
Copperleaf
Star- of- Βηθλεέμ
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
Star of -Bethlehem
In Polish
CopperLeaf
Star- of- Betlejem
In Latin
Copperleaf
Star of Bethlehem ,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Liliales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Acalypha
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Acalypheae
Ornithogaleae
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
Ornithogaloideae
Season and Care of Copperleaf and Star-of-Bethlehem
Season and care of Copperleaf and Star-of-Bethlehem is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Star-of-Bethlehem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Star-of-Bethlehem season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Star-of-Bethlehem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Star-of-Bethlehem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Copperleaf and Star-of-Bethlehem Physical Information
Copperleaf and Star-of-Bethlehem physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Star-of-Bethlehem height is 10.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Star-of-Bethlehem 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
Star-of-Bethlehem flower color: White, Light Green and Silver
- Star-of-Bethlehem leaf color: Green
Care of Copperleaf and Star-of-Bethlehem
Care of Copperleaf and Star-of-Bethlehem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Star-of-Bethlehem pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Star-of-Bethlehem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.