Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Not Available
Melanesia
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Sandy areas, shrublands, subtropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Compact, rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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
Elliptic and Ovate
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rhizome division
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Leaf spot, Leafminer, Mites, Psyllids
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin irritation
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Mass in beds, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BUXUS 'Green Gem'
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Green gem boxwood
Copperleaf
In Hindi
Green gem boxwood
Copperleaf
In German
Grünes Juwel boxwood
Copperleaf
In French
Vert joyau buis
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Boj gema verde
copperleaf
In Greek
Πράσινο πυξάρι στολίδι
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Buxo gema verde
Copperleaf
In Polish
Zielona perełka bukszpan
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Viridi gemma praetoriola
Copperleaf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Buxales
Euphorbiales
Family
Buxaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Green Gem Boxwood and Copperleaf
Season and care of Green Gem Boxwood and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Green Gem Boxwood and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Gem Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Green Gem Boxwood is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Green Gem Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Green Gem Boxwood and Copperleaf Physical Information
Green Gem Boxwood and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Green Gem Boxwood height is 100.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Green Gem Boxwood and Copperleaf are as follows:
Green Gem Boxwood flower color: Light Yellow
Green Gem Boxwood leaf color: Green and 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 Green Gem Boxwood and Copperleaf
Care of Green Gem Boxwood and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Green Gem Boxwood pruning is done Prune every year, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Green Gem Boxwood 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.