Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Reniform
lobed or unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Grasshoppers, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Cardiac, Urinary problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Sugar Baby'
Common Name
Copperleaf
Sugar Baby Watermelon, Watermelon
In Hindi
Copperleaf
Sugar Baby Watermelon
In German
Copperleaf
Sugar Baby Watermelon
In French
Copperleaf
Sugar Baby Watermelon
In Spanish
copperleaf
Sugar Baby Watermelon
In Greek
Copperleaf
Ζάχαρη μωρό Καρπούζι
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
Sugar Baby Watermelon
In Polish
CopperLeaf
Arbuz Baby cukru
In Latin
Copperleaf
Sugar Baby Watermelon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Euphorbiales
Cucurbitales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Acalypheae
Benincaseae
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Copperleaf and Sugar Baby Watermelon
Season and care of Copperleaf and Sugar Baby Watermelon is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Sugar Baby Watermelon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Baby Watermelon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Baby Watermelon is Loam while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Baby Watermelon is Neutral.
Copperleaf and Sugar Baby Watermelon Physical Information
Copperleaf and Sugar Baby Watermelon physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Sugar Baby Watermelon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Sugar Baby Watermelon 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
Sugar Baby Watermelon flower color: Yellow
- Sugar Baby Watermelon leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Copperleaf and Sugar Baby Watermelon
Care of Copperleaf and Sugar Baby Watermelon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Baby Watermelon 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 Sugar Baby Watermelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.