Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Melanesia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light 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
Red, Green, Copper
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Copper
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
Copperleaf
In German
Königinblume
Copperleaf
In French
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Banabá Plant
copperleaf
In Greek
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Resedá-gigante
Copperleaf
In Polish
Lagerstremia wspaniała
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Euphorbiales
Family
Lythraceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Acalypha
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Acalyphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pride of India and Copperleaf
Season and care of Pride of India and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Pride of India and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pride of India season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pride of India is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Pride of India and Copperleaf Physical Information
Pride of India and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pride of India and Copperleaf are as follows:
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light 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 Pride of India and Copperleaf
Care of Pride of India and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pride of India 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.