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About Cyclamen and Copperleaf


About Copperleaf and Cyclamen


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Annual  

Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers  
Shrub  

Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia  
Melanesia  

Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum  
-  

Number of Varieties
24  
99+
12  

Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9  
10-15  

AHS Heat Zone
7-1  
12-1  

Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Clump-Forming  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
0.54 cm  
99+
240.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
0.75 cm  
99+
180.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White  
Red, Green, Copper  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
-  

Fruit Color
Brown  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  

Leaf Color in Summer
-  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped  
Reniform  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Indirect sunlight  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer  
Indeterminate  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
Yes  

Tolerances
-  
Drought, Variety of soil types  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings  
Stem Cutting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry  
Average Water Needs  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained  
Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
slow-release fertilizers  

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels  
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought, Variety of soil types  

Facts

Flowers
Yes  
Insignificant  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
-  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Bold  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
-  
Birds  

Allergy
Respiratory problems  
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Skin Problems  

Edible Uses
-  
No  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders  
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems  

Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem  
Leaves, Twigs  

Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment  
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
-  
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum  
ACALYPHA wilkesiana  

Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen  
Copperleaf  

In Hindi
Sikalemen  
Copperleaf  

In German
Zyklamen  
Copperleaf  

In French
Cyclamen  
Copperleaf  

In Spanish
Ciclamen  
copperleaf  

In Greek
κυκλάμινο  
Copperleaf  

In Portuguese
Cíclame  
Copperleaf  

In Polish
Cyklamen  
CopperLeaf  

In Latin
Cyclamīnos  
Copperleaf  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Anthophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Dicotyledonae  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Ericales  
Euphorbiales  

Family
Primulaceae  
Euphorbiaceae  

Genus
Cyclamen  
Acalypha  

Clade
-  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Cyclamineae  
Acalypheae  

Subfamily
Myrsinoideae  
Acalyphoideae  

Number of Species
23  
99+
462  
99+

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Properties of Cyclamen and Copperleaf

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

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Season and Care of Cyclamen and Copperleaf

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

Cyclamen and Copperleaf Physical Information

Cyclamen and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Copperleaf are as follows:

Care of Cyclamen and Copperleaf

Care of Cyclamen and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cyclamen 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.

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