Mexican Sunflower

Copperleaf

About Mexican Sunflower and Copperleaf

Mexican Sunflower

Copperleaf

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Flowering Plants

Shrub

Origin

Melanesia

Types

Ray Disk

Number of Varieties

212

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Habitat

disturbed sites, Grassland, riparian zones, Roadsides

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

0-610-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 1

12-1

Sunset Zone

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

61.00 cm240.00 cm

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Minimum Width

61.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Orange Red

Red, Green, Copper

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

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

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

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

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark 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

Lobed

Reniform

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

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 Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Average, Rich, Well drained

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average, Rich, Well drained

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full 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

Red blotch

Aphids, Mites, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Ground Cover

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Broken Bones

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

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Cottage garden, Groundcover

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

TITHONIA 'Fiesta Del Sol'

ACALYPHA wilkesiana

Common Name

Fiesta del Sol Mexican Sunflower, Mexican Sunflower

Copperleaf

In Hindi

मैक्सिकन सूरजमुखी

Copperleaf

In German

mexikanische Sonnenblume

Copperleaf

In French

Mexican sunflower

Copperleaf

In Spanish

girasol mexicano

copperleaf

In Greek

Μεξικού ηλιέλαιο

Copperleaf

In Portuguese

girassol mexicano

Copperleaf

In Polish

meksykański słonecznika

CopperLeaf

In Latin

Mexicanus HELIANTHUS

Copperleaf

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Angiosperms

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Euphorbiales

Family

Acanthaceae

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Tithinia

Acalypha

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Acalypheae

Subfamily

Acalyphoideae

Number of Species

40462

1 27800

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Properties of Mexican Sunflower and Copperleaf

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

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Season and Care of Mexican Sunflower and Copperleaf

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

Mexican Sunflower and Copperleaf Physical Information

Mexican Sunflower and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Sunflower height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Sunflower and Copperleaf are as follows:

Mexican Sunflower flower color: Orange Red
Mexican Sunflower leaf color: Green and Dark 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 Sunflower and Copperleaf

Care of Mexican Sunflower and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Sunflower 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 Sunflower 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.