Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Melanesia
Habitat
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
12-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Fin-shaped Tufts
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Partial 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
Red blotch
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
Copperleaf
In Hindi
St. Augustine Grass
Copperleaf
In German
St. Augustine Grass
Copperleaf
In French
St. Augustine Grass
Copperleaf
In Spanish
St. Augustine Grass
copperleaf
In Greek
St. Augustine Grass
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
St. Augustine Grass
Copperleaf
In Polish
St. Augustine Grass
CopperLeaf
In Latin
St. Augustine Grass
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Euphorbiales
Family
Poaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Stenotaphrum
Acalypha
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Paniceae
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of St. Augustine Grass and Copperleaf
Season and care of St. Augustine Grass and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about St. Augustine Grass and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
St. Augustine Grass and Copperleaf Physical Information
St. Augustine Grass and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of St. Augustine Grass and Copperleaf are as follows:
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
St. Augustine Grass leaf color: 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 St. Augustine Grass and Copperleaf
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass 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.