Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Origin
South America, Brazil
Melanesia
Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
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Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
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White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Copperleaf
In Hindi
Tabebuia
Copperleaf
In German
Tabebuia
Copperleaf
In French
Tabebuia
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Tabebuia
copperleaf
In Greek
Tabebuia
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
Copperleaf
In Polish
Tabebuia
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Tabebuia
Copperleaf
Order
Lamiales
Euphorbiales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Copperleaf
Season and care of Tabebuia and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Tabebuia and Copperleaf Physical Information
Tabebuia and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Copperleaf are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light 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 Tabebuia and Copperleaf
Care of Tabebuia and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tabebuia 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.