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About Copperleaf and Tiger Lily


About Tiger Lily and Copperleaf


What is

Life Span
Annual  
Perennial  

Type
Shrub  
Bulb or Corm or Tuber  

Origin
Melanesia  
China, Japan, Korea  

Types
-  
Hybrid Tiger Lilies, Double Orange, Ditch Lily  

Number of Varieties
12  
2  
99+

Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions  
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands  

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15  
2-8  

AHS Heat Zone
12-1  
8-1  

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
21,22  

Habit
Oval or Rounded  
Upright/Erect  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
240.00 cm  
99+
60.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
180.00 cm  
99+
30.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper  
Orange, Orange Red, Black  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
Green, Brown  

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  
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
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Fast  

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  
Summer, Late Summer  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot  
Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Stem Cutting  
From bulbs  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

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, Partial shade  

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers  
No fertilizers needed  

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales  
Lily Beetle, Slugs  

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types  
Cold climate, Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
-  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Bold  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
Sometimes  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Birds  
Beetles  

Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis  
-  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  
Beautification, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems  
-  

Edible Uses
No  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems  
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations  

Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs  
Flowers, Root  

Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  

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  
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana  
LILIUM lancifolium  

Common Name
Copperleaf  
Tiger Lily  

In Hindi
Copperleaf  
टाइगर लिली  

In German
Copperleaf  
Tiger Lily  

In French
Copperleaf  
Tiger Lily  

In Spanish
copperleaf  
lirio de tigre  

In Greek
Copperleaf  
Κρίνος ποικιλόχρωμος  

In Portuguese
Copperleaf  
Tiger Lily  

In Polish
CopperLeaf  
Tygrys Lily  

In Latin
Copperleaf  
Lilium  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Liliopsida  

Order
Euphorbiales  
Liliales  

Family
Euphorbiaceae  
Liliaceae  

Genus
Acalypha  
Lilium  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Monocots  

Tribe
Acalypheae  
-  

Subfamily
Acalyphoideae  
Lilioideae  

Number of Species
462  
99+
2  
99+

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Properties of Copperleaf and Tiger Lily

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

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Season and Care of Copperleaf and Tiger Lily

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

Copperleaf and Tiger Lily Physical Information

Copperleaf and Tiger Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Tiger Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Tiger Lily are as follows:

Care of Copperleaf and Tiger Lily

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

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