Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Melanesia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
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
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
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
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Copperleaf
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
Copperleaf
In German
Elefant von Apple
Copperleaf
In French
Elephant d'Apple
Copperleaf
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
copperleaf
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
Copperleaf
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Elephant Apple
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Euphorbiales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Acalyphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Copperleaf
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Elephant Apple and Copperleaf Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Copperleaf are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark 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 Elephant Apple and Copperleaf
Care of Elephant Apple and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elephant Apple 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.