Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Melanesia
Types
Yucca aloifolia 'Purpurea' , Yucca aloifolia
Not available
Habitat
coastal environs, Coastal sand dunes, mild coastal areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
long with sharp edges
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, 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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Leaf spot, Scale
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Yucca gloriosa
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
spanish dagger
Copperleaf
In Hindi
Spanish Bayonet
Copperleaf
In German
Spanish Bayonet
Copperleaf
In French
Spanish bayonet
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Spanish bayonet
copperleaf
In Greek
Spanish bayonet
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Spanish bayonet
Copperleaf
In Polish
Spanish bayonet
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Spanish bayonet
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Euphorbiales
Family
Agavaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Acalyphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Spanish Bayonet and Copperleaf
Season and care of Spanish Bayonet and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Spanish Bayonet and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spanish Bayonet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spanish Bayonet is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spanish Bayonet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Spanish Bayonet and Copperleaf Physical Information
Spanish Bayonet and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Spanish Bayonet height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Spanish Bayonet and Copperleaf are as follows:
Spanish Bayonet flower color: White
Spanish Bayonet leaf color: Blue 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 Spanish Bayonet and Copperleaf
Care of Spanish Bayonet and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spanish Bayonet 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 Spanish Bayonet 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.