Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Melanesia
Mexico, Southwestern United States, Texas
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Mid Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist
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 dead branches, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Fertilizer every month during spring, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Blight, Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Economic Purpose, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bedding Plant, Flower borders, Hedges, Not Available
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Zinnia acerosa
Common Name
Copperleaf
desert zinnia, wild zinnia, white zinnia and spinyleaf zinnia
In Hindi
Copperleaf
White Zinnia
In German
Copperleaf
Weiß Zinnia
In French
Copperleaf
Blanc Zinnia
In Spanish
copperleaf
Zinnia blanco
In Greek
Copperleaf
λευκό Zinnia
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
branco Zinnia
In Polish
CopperLeaf
Biały Zinnia
In Latin
Copperleaf
Zinnia album
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Asterales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Acalypheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Copperleaf and White Zinnia
Season and care of Copperleaf and White Zinnia is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and White Zinnia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Zinnia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for White Zinnia is Moist while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for White Zinnia is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Copperleaf and White Zinnia Physical Information
Copperleaf and White Zinnia physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas White Zinnia height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and White Zinnia 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
White Zinnia flower color: White
- White Zinnia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Copperleaf and White Zinnia
Care of Copperleaf and White Zinnia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Zinnia pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead flowers. In summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Zinnia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.