Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
United States
Melanesia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Rich Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender, White
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Phlox bifida
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Phlox bifida, Phlox
Copperleaf
In Hindi
Phlox bifida
Copperleaf
In German
Phlox bifida
Copperleaf
In French
Phlox bifida
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Phlox bifida
copperleaf
In Greek
Phlox bifida
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Phlox bifida
Copperleaf
In Polish
Phlox bifida
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Phlox bifida
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Euphorbiales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phlocideae
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Acalyphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Phlox bifida and Copperleaf
Season and care of Phlox bifida and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox bifida and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox bifida season is Spring and Copperleaf season is Spring. The type of soil for Phlox bifida is Loam and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phlox bifida is Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Phlox bifida and Copperleaf Physical Information
Phlox bifida and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox bifida height is 25.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Phlox bifida and Copperleaf are as follows:
Phlox bifida flower color: Lavender and White
Phlox bifida 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 Phlox bifida and Copperleaf
Care of Phlox bifida and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phlox bifida pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Phlox bifida 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.