Copperleaf

Twinleaf

About Copperleaf and Twinleaf

Copperleaf

Twinleaf

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Perennial

Origin

Melanesia

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada

Types

Number of Varieties

122

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

gardens, Hardwood forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-155-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

7-5

Sunset Zone

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

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm12.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Green, Copper

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Green

Leaf Color in Spring

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

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

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

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

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

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

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

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Reniform

Butterfly shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Variety of soil types

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Stem Cutting

Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

slow-release fertilizers

No fertilizers needed

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Mites, Soft scales

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Bold

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Cancer, Diuretic

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Twigs

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

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

Feature Plant, Groundcover

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ACALYPHA wilkesiana

JEFFERSONIA diphylla

Common Name

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Euphorbiales

Ranunculales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Berberidaceae

Genus

Acalypha

Jeffersonia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Acalypheae

Subfamily

Acalyphoideae

Number of Species

4622

1 27800

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Properties of Copperleaf and Twinleaf

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

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Season and Care of Copperleaf and Twinleaf

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

Copperleaf and Twinleaf Physical Information

Copperleaf and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Twinleaf 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
Twinleaf flower color: White
Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green

Care of Copperleaf and Twinleaf

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