Copperleaf

Turmeric

About Copperleaf and Turmeric

Copperleaf

Turmeric

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Herbs

Origin

Melanesia

Europe, Asia

Types

Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey

Number of Varieties

1230

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-157-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm50.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm100.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Green, Copper

Green, Light Green, Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

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

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

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

Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

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

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Reniform

Long Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Mid Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Variety of soil types

Heat Tolerance, Humidity

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Stem Cutting

From Rhizomes, Root Division

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

slow-release fertilizers

Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Mites, Soft scales

Aphids, Leaf Hoppers, Mites, Scale, Snails

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Variety of soil types

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails

Allergy

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Acne, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Remove blemishes, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent weeds, Provides ground cover

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Abdominal Disease, Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Atherosclerosis, Brain disease, Carminative, Cold, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eczema, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treatment of ulcers, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Twigs

Whole plant

Other Uses

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent

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

Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ACALYPHA wilkesiana

Curcuma longa

Common Name

Copperleaf

Turmeric, Curcuma

In Hindi

Copperleaf

हल्दी

In German

Copperleaf

Kurkuma

In French

Copperleaf

curcuma

In Spanish

copperleaf

Curcuma longa

In Greek

Copperleaf

κουρκούμη

In Portuguese

Copperleaf

curcuma

In Polish

CopperLeaf

kurkuma

In Latin

Copperleaf

turmeric

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Euphorbiales

Zingiberales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Zingiberaceae

Genus

Acalypha

Curcuma

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Acalypheae

Zingibereae

Subfamily

Acalyphoideae

Zingiberoideae

Number of Species

462100

1 27800

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Properties of Copperleaf and Turmeric

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

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Season and Care of Copperleaf and Turmeric

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

Copperleaf and Turmeric Physical Information

Copperleaf and Turmeric physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Turmeric 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
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
Turmeric leaf color: Green

Care of Copperleaf and Turmeric

Care of Copperleaf and Turmeric include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Turmeric pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, 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 Turmeric needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.