Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Cactus
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Not Available
  
Melanesia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not available
  
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Not Available
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple
  
Red, Green, Copper
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
  
Reniform
  
Thorns
Not Available
  
No
  
Plant Season
Not Available
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Not Available
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Not Available
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Not Available
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Not Available
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Not Available
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs very little water
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Not Available
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Not Available
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Not Available
  
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
Not Available
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Not Available
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Not Available
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Birds, Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Not Available
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Soothing and relieving pain
  
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Leaves, Twigs
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Not Available
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Schlumbergera truncata
  
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
  
Common Name
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
  
Copperleaf
  
In Hindi
Schlumbergera
  
Copperleaf
  
In German
Schlumbergera
  
Copperleaf
  
In French
Schlumbergera
  
Copperleaf
  
In Spanish
Schlumbergera
  
copperleaf
  
In Greek
Schlumbergera
  
Copperleaf
  
In Portuguese
Schlumbergera
  
Copperleaf
  
In Polish
Schlumbergera
  
CopperLeaf
  
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
  
Copperleaf
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Euphorbiales
  
Family
Cactaceae
  
Euphorbiaceae
  
Genus
Schlumbergera
  
Acalypha
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
  
Acalypheae
  
Subfamily
Cactoideae
  
Acalyphoideae
  
Season and Care of Schlumbergera and Copperleaf
Season and care of Schlumbergera and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Schlumbergera and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schlumbergera season is Not Available and Copperleaf season is Not Available. The type of soil for Schlumbergera is Not Available and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schlumbergera is Not Available and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Schlumbergera and Copperleaf Physical Information
Schlumbergera and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Schlumbergera height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Schlumbergera and Copperleaf are as follows:
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
Schlumbergera leaf color: Not Available
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 Schlumbergera and Copperleaf
Care of Schlumbergera and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schlumbergera 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 Schlumbergera 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.