Pineapple

Copperleaf

About Pineapple and Copperleaf

Pineapple

Copperleaf

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Annual

Type

Tender Perennial

Shrub

Origin

South America

Melanesia

Types

Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold

Number of Varieties

112

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Habitat

Tropical regions

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-1510-15

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 24

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

Habit

Rosette/Stemless

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

152.40 cm240.00 cm

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Minimum Width

121.92 cm180.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Red

Red, Green, Copper

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Pink, White

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

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green, Olive

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

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Blue Green, Olive

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

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Blue Green, Olive

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Reniform

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Early Summer, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Winter, Summer

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?

Divison

Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen

slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

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

Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites

Birds

Allergy

Dermititis, Itchiness

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling

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

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ANANAS

ACALYPHA wilkesiana

Common Name

Pineapple

Copperleaf

In Hindi

अनानास

Copperleaf

In German

Ananas

Copperleaf

In French

Ananas

Copperleaf

In Spanish

Piña

copperleaf

In Greek

Ανανάς

Copperleaf

In Portuguese

Abacaxi

Copperleaf

In Polish

Ananas

CopperLeaf

In Latin

Pineapple

Copperleaf

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Vascular plant

Magnoliophyta

Class

Lilopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Bromeliales

Euphorbiales

Family

Bromeliaceae

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Ananas

Acalypha

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Acalypheae

Subfamily

Bromelioideae

Acalyphoideae

Number of Species

7462

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Properties of Pineapple and Copperleaf

Wondering what are the properties of Pineapple and Copperleaf? We provide you with everything About Pineapple and Copperleaf. Pineapple has thorns and Copperleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Pineapple does not have fragrant flowers. Pineapple has allergic reactions like Dermititis and Itchiness and Copperleaf has allergic reactions like Dermititis and Itchiness. 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 Pineapple and Copperleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pineapple and Copperleaf

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

Pineapple and Copperleaf Physical Information

Pineapple and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Copperleaf are as follows:

Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
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 Pineapple and Copperleaf

Care of Pineapple and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pineapple 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.