Origin
Middle Africa
Melanesia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
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, Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow 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
imparipinnate
Reniform
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of 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
Clay
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Rich
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Digestive, Fiber, Minerals
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Animal Feed, For making oil, Used as a nutritious food item
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit Tree
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SOLANUM integrifolium
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Chinese Scarlet Eggplant, Pumpkin Tree, Turkish Eggplant, Turkish Orange Eggplant
Copperleaf
In Hindi
कद्दू पेड़
Copperleaf
In German
Kürbis-Baum
Copperleaf
In French
arbre de citrouille
Copperleaf
In Spanish
árbol de calabaza
copperleaf
In Greek
δέντρο κολοκύθας
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
árvore abóbora
Copperleaf
In Polish
drzewa dyni
CopperLeaf
In Latin
PEPO ligno
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Euphorbiales
Family
Oleaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Pumpkin Tree and Copperleaf
Season and care of Pumpkin Tree and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin Tree and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin Tree season is Summer and Fall and Copperleaf season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pumpkin Tree is Loam and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Pumpkin Tree and Copperleaf Physical Information
Pumpkin Tree and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin Tree height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin Tree and Copperleaf are as follows:
Pumpkin Tree flower color: White
Pumpkin Tree 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 Pumpkin Tree and Copperleaf
Care of Pumpkin Tree and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin Tree 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 Pumpkin Tree 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.
