Origin
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Melanesia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Damp forests, Farms, Fields, Forests, Open areas, Open Forest, Open Plains, open Woodlands, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphorous, Potassium
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Cutworms, Damping off, Damping-off, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Watery soft rot
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Mites
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Watery eyes
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Fiber, Nutrients
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORIANDRUM sativum
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Cilantro, Coriander
Copperleaf
In Hindi
धनिया
Copperleaf
In German
Koriander
Copperleaf
In French
Coriandre
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Cilantro
copperleaf
In Greek
Κολίανδρο
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Coentro
Copperleaf
In Polish
Kolendra
CopperLeaf
In Latin
coriandrum
Copperleaf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Euphorbiales
Family
Apiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Coriandrum
Acalypha
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Coriandreae
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Apioideae
Acalyphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Coriander and Copperleaf
Season and care of Coriander and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Coriander and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coriander season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coriander is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coriander is Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Coriander and Copperleaf Physical Information
Coriander and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Coriander height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Coriander and Copperleaf are as follows:
Coriander flower color: White and Light Pink
Coriander leaf color: Green and Light Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Coriander and Copperleaf
Care of Coriander and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coriander pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coriander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.