Purple Millet

Copperleaf

About Purple Millet and Copperleaf

Purple Millet

Copperleaf

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Annual

Type

Grass

Shrub

Origin

Africa

Melanesia

Types

Pennisetum glaucum

Number of Varieties

712

0 40000

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Habitat

Sunny Edge, Warmer regions

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-1110-15

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 8

12-1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Brown, Purple, Purplish-black

Red, Green, Copper

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Cream

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy

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

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

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

Leaf Color in Fall

Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy

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

Leaf Color in Winter

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Linear

Reniform

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

15-0-15, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Alternaria Leaf Spot, eyespot, Red blotch

Aphids, Mites, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Deer resistant, Drought

Drought, Variety of soil types

Facts

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Allergy

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Informal Hedge, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Branch, Flowering Tips, Whole plant

Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, repels deer

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border

purple millet

Copperleaf

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cyperales

Euphorbiales

Family

Poaceae

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Pennisetum

Acalypha

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Paniceae

Acalypheae

Subfamily

Panicoideae

Acalyphoideae

Number of Species

1462

1 27800

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Properties of Purple Millet and Copperleaf

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

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Season and Care of Purple Millet and Copperleaf

Season and care of Purple Millet and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Millet and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Millet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purple Millet is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purple Millet is Neutral, Alkaline and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.

Purple Millet and Copperleaf Physical Information

Purple Millet and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Millet height is 90.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Purple Millet and Copperleaf are as follows:

Purple Millet flower color: Brown, Purple and Purplish-black
Purple Millet leaf color: Purple, Dark Green and Burgundy
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 Purple Millet and Copperleaf

Care of Purple Millet and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Millet pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Purple Millet 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.