Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Melanesia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Wild
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Tan
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Light 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
Long Elliptic
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
bees
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DENDROCHILUM latifolium
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Dendrochilum Orchid, Large-leaved Chain Orchid
Copperleaf
In Hindi
Dendrochilum Orchid
Copperleaf
In German
Dendrochilum Orchid
Copperleaf
In French
Dendrochilum Orchid
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Dendrochilum Orchid
copperleaf
In Greek
Dendrochilum Orchid
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Dendrochilum Orchid
Copperleaf
In Polish
Dendrochilum Orchid
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Dendrochilum Orchid
Copperleaf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Euphorbiales
Family
Orchidaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Dendrochilum
Acalypha
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Coelogyneae
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Copperleaf
Season and care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Dendrochilum Orchid and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dendrochilum Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dendrochilum Orchid is Not Available and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dendrochilum Orchid is Acidic, Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Dendrochilum Orchid and Copperleaf Physical Information
Dendrochilum Orchid and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Dendrochilum Orchid height is 45.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Dendrochilum Orchid and Copperleaf are as follows:
Dendrochilum Orchid flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Tan
Dendrochilum Orchid leaf color: 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 Dendrochilum Orchid and Copperleaf
Care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dendrochilum Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dendrochilum Orchid 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.