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About Titan Arum and Copperleaf


About Copperleaf and Titan Arum


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual   

Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber   
Shrub   

Origin
Southeastern Asia   
Melanesia   

Types
Not Available   
Not available   

Habitat
Wild   
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15   
10-15   

AHS Heat Zone
12-10   
12-1   

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

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
300.00 cm   
99+
240.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
370.00 cm   
99+
180.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Green, Burgundy, Dark Red, Ivory   
Red, Green, Copper   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Orange   
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
Light Green   
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze   

Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green   
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Umbrella Like   
Reniform   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

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

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer   
Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought, Variety of soil types   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Tissue culture, Tuber propagation   
Stem Cutting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, watered when a new leaf first appears   
Average Water Needs   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
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
organic fertlizers   
slow-release fertilizers   

Pests and Diseases
Tuber Rot   
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought, Variety of soil types   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
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
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Insects, pollinators   
Birds, Not Available   

Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly   
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification   
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits   
Skin Problems   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Fever, Stomach aliments, Swelling   
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems   

Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Tuber   
Leaves, Twigs   

Other Uses
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen   
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
AMORPHOPHALLUS titanum   
ACALYPHA wilkesiana   

Common Name
Titan Arum   
Copperleaf   

In Hindi
Titan Arum   
Copperleaf   

In German
Titan Arum   
Copperleaf   

In French
Titan Arum   
Copperleaf   

In Spanish
Arum Titan   
copperleaf   

In Greek
Titan Arum   
Copperleaf   

In Portuguese
Titan Arum   
Copperleaf   

In Polish
Titan Arum   
CopperLeaf   

In Latin
Titan Arum   
Copperleaf   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Lilopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Alismatales   
Euphorbiales   

Family
Araceae   
Euphorbiaceae   

Genus
Amorphophallus   
Acalypha   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Thomsonieae   
Acalypheae   

Subfamily
Aroideae   
Acalyphoideae   

Number of Species
170   
99+
462   
34

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Properties of Titan Arum and Copperleaf

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

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Season and Care of Titan Arum and Copperleaf

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

Titan Arum and Copperleaf Physical Information

Titan Arum and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Titan Arum height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Titan Arum and Copperleaf are as follows:

Care of Titan Arum and Copperleaf

Care of Titan Arum and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Titan Arum 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 Titan Arum 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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