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About Jessamine and Copperleaf


About Copperleaf and Jessamine


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual   

Type
Shrub   
Shrub   

Origin
Hybrid origin   
Melanesia   

Types
Carolina jasmine,gelsemium   
Not available   

Habitat
gardens   
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
7-15   
10-15   

AHS Heat Zone
12-7   
12-1   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24   
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
240.00 cm   
99+
240.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
180.00 cm   
99+
180.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Orange, Gold   
Red, Green, Copper   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Red, Purple   
Not Available   

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

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

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic   
Reniform   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

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

Growing Conditions
  
  

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

Growth Rate
Fast   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Indeterminate   
Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought, Variety of soil types   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting   
Stem Cutting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season   
Average Water Needs   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
slow-release fertilizers   

Pests and Diseases
Leaf rust, Red blotch, Snails   
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales   

Plant Tolerance
Cold climate   
Drought, Variety of soil types   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
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
Glossy   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds   
Birds, Not Available   

Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, sneezing   
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

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

Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation   
Skin Problems   

Edible Uses
No   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antispasmodic   
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems   

Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Stem   
Leaves, Twigs   

Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant   
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical   
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CESTRUM 'Orange Peel'   
ACALYPHA wilkesiana   

Common Name
Jessamine   
Copperleaf   

In Hindi
चमेली   
Copperleaf   

In German
Carolina-Jasmin   
Copperleaf   

In French
Gelsemium sempervirens   
Copperleaf   

In Spanish
Gelsemium sempervirens   
copperleaf   

In Greek
Gelsemium sempervirens   
Copperleaf   

In Portuguese
Gelsemium sempervirens   
Copperleaf   

In Polish
Gelsemium sempervirens   
CopperLeaf   

In Latin
Gelsemium sempervirens   
Copperleaf   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Solanales   
Euphorbiales   

Family
Solanaceae   
Euphorbiaceae   

Genus
Cestrum   
Acalypha   

Clade
Asterids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Acalypheae   

Subfamily
Solanoideae   
Acalyphoideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
462   
34

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Properties of Jessamine and Copperleaf

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

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Season and Care of Jessamine and Copperleaf

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

Jessamine and Copperleaf Physical Information

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

Care of Jessamine and Copperleaf

Care of Jessamine and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jessamine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jessamine 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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