Raintree

Copperleaf

About Raintree and Copperleaf

Raintree

Copperleaf

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Shrub

Origin

Brazil

Melanesia

Types

Number of Varieties

2512

0 40000

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Habitat

Tropical regions

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1110-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

12-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm240.00 cm

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm180.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Lavender

Red, Green, Copper

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

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

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

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

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

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

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lance shaped

Reniform

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Full Sun, Heat And Humidity

Drought, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Tip cutting

Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

High

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs

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

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers

slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves

Aphids, Mites, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Heat And Humidity

Drought, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

Toxic

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic

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

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Brunfelsia pauciflora

ACALYPHA wilkesiana

Common Name

Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree

Copperleaf

In Hindi

Raintree

Copperleaf

In German

raintree

Copperleaf

In French

raintree

Copperleaf

In Spanish

raintree

copperleaf

In Greek

Raintree

Copperleaf

In Portuguese

Raintree

Copperleaf

In Polish

Raintree

CopperLeaf

In Latin

Raintree

Copperleaf

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Solanales

Euphorbiales

Family

Solanaceae

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Brunfelsia

Acalypha

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Acalypheae

Subfamily

Petunioideae

Acalyphoideae

Number of Species

50462

1 27800

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Properties of Raintree and Copperleaf

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

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Season and Care of Raintree and Copperleaf

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

Raintree and Copperleaf Physical Information

Raintree and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Copperleaf are as follows:

Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark 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 Raintree and Copperleaf

Care of Raintree and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree 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.