Mexican primrose

Copperleaf

About Mexican primrose and Copperleaf

Mexican primrose

Copperleaf

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Annual

Type

Perennial

Shrub

Origin

Texas

Melanesia

Types

Oenothera berlandieri, Oenothera speciosa

Number of Varieties

2512

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Habitat

Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-1010-15

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AHS Heat Zone

10-6

12-1

Sunset Zone

H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 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

15.20 cm240.00 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm180.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink

Red, Green, Copper

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

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

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

Alternate

Reniform

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

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

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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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

Bugs, Butterflies, Insects

Birds

Allergy

Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders

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

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem

Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OENOTHERA mexicana

ACALYPHA wilkesiana

Common Name

pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.

Copperleaf

In Hindi

Mexican primrose

Copperleaf

In German

Rosa Nachtkerze

Copperleaf

In French

Mexican primrose

Copperleaf

In Spanish

Primrose mexicana

copperleaf

In Greek

Μεξικού Primrose

Copperleaf

In Portuguese

Mexican Primrose

Copperleaf

In Polish

Mexican Primrose

CopperLeaf

In Latin

Mexicanus Primrose

Copperleaf

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Myrtales

Euphorbiales

Family

Onagraceae

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Oenothera

Acalypha

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Onagreae

Acalypheae

Subfamily

Onagroideae

Acalyphoideae

Number of Species

145462

1 27800

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Properties of Mexican primrose and Copperleaf

Wondering what are the properties of Mexican primrose and Copperleaf? We provide you with everything About Mexican primrose and Copperleaf. Mexican primrose doesn't have thorns and Copperleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Mexican primrose does not have fragrant flowers. Mexican primrose has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation and Low blood pressure and Copperleaf has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation and Low blood pressure. 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 Mexican primrose and Copperleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Copperleaf

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

Mexican primrose and Copperleaf Physical Information

Mexican primrose and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Copperleaf are as follows:

Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: 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 Mexican primrose and Copperleaf

Care of Mexican primrose and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done 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 Mexican primrose 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.