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About Snake Plant and Copperleaf


About Copperleaf and Snake Plant


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual   

Type
Herbaceous Perennial   
Shrub   

Origin
India   
Melanesia   

Types
Sansevieria cylindria, Sansevieria parva   
Not available   

Habitat
All sorts of environments   
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15   
10-15   

AHS Heat Zone
12-1   
12-1   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
30.50 cm   
99+
240.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
30.50 cm   
99+
180.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White   
Red, Green, Copper   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Red orange   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
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
Sword-like   
Reniform   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Spring   
Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction   
Drought, Variety of soil types   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison   
Stem Cutting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering   
Average Water Needs   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade   
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
Larvae of Agave Weevil   
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought, Variety of soil types   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Bold   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Not Available   
Birds, Not Available   

Allergy
Analgesic   
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Skin Problems   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis   
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems   

Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes, Rootstock, Shoots   
Leaves, Twigs   

Other Uses
Traditional medicine   
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Sansevieria trifasciata   
ACALYPHA wilkesiana   

Common Name
Mother-in-law's Tongue, Viper's Bowstring Hemp, Snake plant   
Copperleaf   

In Hindi
नाग संयंत्र   
Copperleaf   

In German
Snake plant   
Copperleaf   

In French
Snake plant   
Copperleaf   

In Spanish
Snake plant   
copperleaf   

In Greek
φυτό φίδι   
Copperleaf   

In Portuguese
Snake plant   
Copperleaf   

In Polish
wąż roślin   
CopperLeaf   

In Latin
Snake plant   
Copperleaf   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Asparagales   
Euphorbiales   

Family
Agavaceae   
Euphorbiaceae   

Genus
Sansevieria   
Acalypha   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Acalypheae   

Subfamily
Nolinoideae   
Acalyphoideae   

Number of Species
70   
99+
462   
34

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Properties of Snake Plant and Copperleaf

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

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Season and Care of Snake Plant and Copperleaf

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

Snake Plant and Copperleaf Physical Information

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

Care of Snake Plant and Copperleaf

Care of Snake Plant and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snake Plant 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 Snake Plant 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.

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