Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Russia
Melanesia
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-15
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
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
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
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
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Reniform
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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, Alkaline
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 dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Copperleaf
In Hindi
Oxlip
Copperleaf
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Copperleaf
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Primula elatior
copperleaf
In Greek
δακράκι
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Oxlip
Copperleaf
In Polish
Oxlip
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Oxlip
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Euphorbiales
Family
Onagraceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Onagreae
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Oxlip and Copperleaf
Season and care of Oxlip and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Copperleaf season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Oxlip and Copperleaf Physical Information
Oxlip and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Copperleaf are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Copperleaf
Care of Oxlip and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Oxlip 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.