Copperleaf

Water Spinach

About Copperleaf and Water Spinach

Copperleaf

Water Spinach

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Annual and Perennial

Type

Shrub

Aquatics

Origin

Melanesia

India

Types

Ipomoea aquatica

Number of Varieties

12120

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-158-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

12-6

Sunset Zone

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

21,22

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm12.70 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Green, Copper

White, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Green, Reddish Plum

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

Leaf Color in Winter

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

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Reniform

Long Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Variety of soil types

Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Stem Cutting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Mites, Soft scales

Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Variety of soil types

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Hens

Allergy

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Farmland

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Twigs

Leaves, Shoots, Stem

Other Uses

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

Used in curries, soups, stews

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

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ACALYPHA wilkesiana

IPOMOEA aquatica

Common Name

Copperleaf

Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach

In Hindi

Copperleaf

Water Spinach

In German

Copperleaf

Wasser-Spinat

In French

Copperleaf

Épinards d'eau

In Spanish

copperleaf

La espinaca de agua

In Greek

Copperleaf

Σπανάκι νερό

In Portuguese

Copperleaf

Espinafre de água

In Polish

CopperLeaf

Szpinak wodny

In Latin

Copperleaf

Water Spinach

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Spermatophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Euphorbiales

Solanales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Convolvulaceae

Genus

Acalypha

Ipomoea

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Acalypheae

Ipomoeeae

Subfamily

Acalyphoideae

Number of Species

462500

1 27800

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Properties of Copperleaf and Water Spinach

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

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Season and Care of Copperleaf and Water Spinach

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

Copperleaf and Water Spinach Physical Information

Copperleaf and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Water Spinach 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
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
Water Spinach leaf color: Green

Care of Copperleaf and Water Spinach

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