Lavatera

Copperleaf

About Lavatera and Copperleaf

Lavatera

Copperleaf

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Perennial

Shrub

Origin

Melanesia

Types

Number of Varieties

2512

0 40000

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Habitat

wastelands

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-910-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-7

12-1

Sunset Zone

2b, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Red, Purple, Light Pink

Red, Green, Copper

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

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

Light Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Maple shaped

Reniform

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Stem Planting

Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune in early summer, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Hollyhock Rust, Red blotch, Spider mites

Aphids, Mites, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Inflammation, Respiratory Disorders, Urine infections

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

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Mixed Border

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LAVATERA 'Barnsley Baby'

ACALYPHA wilkesiana

Common Name

Lavatera

Copperleaf

In Hindi

एक प्रकार का जंगली पौधा

Copperleaf

In German

Malve

Copperleaf

In French

mauve

Copperleaf

In Spanish

malva

copperleaf

In Greek

μολόχα

Copperleaf

In Portuguese

malva

Copperleaf

In Polish

malwa

CopperLeaf

In Latin

malva

Copperleaf

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales

Euphorbiales

Family

Malvaceae

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Lavatera

Acalypha

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Acalypheae

Subfamily

Acalyphoideae

Number of Species

25462

1 27800

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Properties of Lavatera and Copperleaf

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

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Season and Care of Lavatera and Copperleaf

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

Lavatera and Copperleaf Physical Information

Lavatera and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Lavatera height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Lavatera and Copperleaf are as follows:

Lavatera flower color: White, Red, Purple and Light Pink
Lavatera leaf color: Green and Light 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 Lavatera and Copperleaf

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