Freesia

Copperleaf

About Freesia and Copperleaf

Freesia

Copperleaf

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Herbaceous Perennial

Shrub

Origin

Africa, Kenya, South Africa

Melanesia

Types

Freesia

Number of Varieties

1512

0 40000

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Habitat

gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions, Wet forest

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1010-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

50.00 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

40.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Red, Green, Copper

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

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, Light Yellow, Brown

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Reniform

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

From bulbs

Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

High

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Stop watering completely once the plant becomes dormant

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash

slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Aphids, Mites, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas

Drought, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Bulbs, Flowers

Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Flower borders, Screening

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Freesia refracta

ACALYPHA wilkesiana

Common Name

Freesia

Copperleaf

In Hindi

Freesia

Copperleaf

In German

Freesie

Copperleaf

In French

Freesia

Copperleaf

In Spanish

fresia

copperleaf

In Greek

freesia

Copperleaf

In Portuguese

freesia

Copperleaf

In Polish

frezja

CopperLeaf

In Latin

Freesia

Copperleaf

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Euphorbiales

Family

Iridaceae

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Freesia

Acalypha

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Acalypheae

Subfamily

Ixioideae

Acalyphoideae

Number of Species

16462

1 27800

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Properties of Freesia and Copperleaf

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

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Season and Care of Freesia and Copperleaf

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

Freesia and Copperleaf Physical Information

Freesia and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Freesia height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Freesia and Copperleaf are as follows:

Freesia flower color: Yellow
Freesia leaf color: 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 Freesia and Copperleaf

Care of Freesia and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Freesia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Freesia 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.