Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Melanesia
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Cliffs, Forests, Rocky areas, Slopes
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
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
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Compound
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Spores
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Not Available
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRYOPTERIS marginalis
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Marginal wood fern
Copperleaf
In Hindi
marginal wood fern
Copperleaf
In German
marginal Holz fern
Copperleaf
In French
marginal dryoptéride
Copperleaf
In Spanish
helecho de madera marginal
copperleaf
In Greek
οριακή φτέρη ξύλο
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
samambaia de madeira marginal
Copperleaf
In Polish
marginalne drewna paproci
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Fern marginalibus
Copperleaf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Euphorbiales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Dryopteris
Acalypha
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Acalyphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Marginal Wood Fern and Copperleaf
Season and care of Marginal Wood Fern and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Marginal Wood Fern and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marginal Wood Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Marginal Wood Fern is Clay, Loam and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marginal Wood Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Marginal Wood Fern and Copperleaf Physical Information
Marginal Wood Fern and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Marginal Wood Fern height is 30.50 cm and width 90.50 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Marginal Wood Fern and Copperleaf are as follows:
Marginal Wood Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Marginal Wood Fern leaf color: Light Green and Gray 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 Marginal Wood Fern and Copperleaf
Care of Marginal Wood Fern and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marginal Wood Fern pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Marginal Wood Fern 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.