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About Dog Rose and Copperleaf


About Copperleaf and Dog Rose


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual   

Type
Flowering Plants   
Shrub   

Origin
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, Western Asia   
Melanesia   

Types
Not Available   
Not available   

Habitat
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods   
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
10-15   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
12-1   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
300.00 cm   
99+
240.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
200.00 cm   
99+
180.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Deep Pink, Pale Pink, White   
Red, Green, Copper   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant   
Not Available   

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

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

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

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

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Pinnate   
Reniform   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

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

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Spring, Summer   
Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Yes   

Tolerances
Wet Site   
Drought, Variety of soil types   

Care

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

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting   
Stem Cutting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged   
Average Water Needs   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer   
slow-release fertilizers   

Pests and Diseases
Birds, Red blotch   
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site   
Drought, Variety of soil types   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

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
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Bold   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds, Small mammals   
Birds, Not Available   

Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting   
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems   
Skin Problems   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C   
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rose Hip   
Leaves, Twigs   

Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Rosa canina   
ACALYPHA wilkesiana   

Common Name
Dog Rose   
Copperleaf   

In Hindi
एक प्रकार का जंगली गुलाब   
Copperleaf   

In German
Heckenrose   
Copperleaf   

In French
Dog Rose   
Copperleaf   

In Spanish
Perro se levantó   
copperleaf   

In Greek
Dog Rose   
Copperleaf   

In Portuguese
Dog Rose   
Copperleaf   

In Polish
Dzika róża   
CopperLeaf   

In Latin
cynorrhodon   
Copperleaf   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Rosales   
Euphorbiales   

Family
Rosaceae   
Euphorbiaceae   

Genus
Rosa   
Acalypha   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Acalypheae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Acalyphoideae   

Number of Species
30   
99+
462   
34

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Properties of Dog Rose and Copperleaf

Wondering what are the properties of Dog Rose and Copperleaf? We provide you with everything About Dog Rose and Copperleaf. Dog Rose has thorns and Copperleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Dog Rose does not have fragrant flowers. Dog Rose has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and Vomiting and Copperleaf has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and Vomiting. 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 Dog Rose and Copperleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Dog Rose and Copperleaf

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

Dog Rose and Copperleaf Physical Information

Dog Rose and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Dog Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Dog Rose and Copperleaf are as follows:

Care of Dog Rose and Copperleaf

Care of Dog Rose and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dog Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dog Rose 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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