Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Melanesia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue 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
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Linear
Reniform
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Whole plant
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SORGHASTRUM nutans
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Indian Grass
Copperleaf
In Hindi
भारतीय घास
Copperleaf
In German
Indian Grass
Copperleaf
In French
Herbe indienne
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Hierba india
copperleaf
In Greek
Ινδικό Grass
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
grama indianas
Copperleaf
In Polish
Indyjski Trawa
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Indian Grass
Copperleaf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Euphorbiales
Family
Poaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Sorghastrum
Acalypha
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Acalyphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Grass and Copperleaf
Season and care of Indian Grass and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Grass and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Grass and Copperleaf Physical Information
Indian Grass and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Grass and Copperleaf are as follows:
Indian Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue 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 Indian Grass and Copperleaf
Care of Indian Grass and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Indian Grass 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.