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About Tuberose and Copperleaf


About Copperleaf and Tuberose


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual   

Type
Perennial   
Shrub   

Origin
Mexico   
Melanesia   

Types
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl   
Not available   

Number of Varieties
4   
99+
Not Available   

Habitat
Cold Regions   
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11   
10-15   

AHS Heat Zone
11-7   
12-1   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 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
60.00 cm   
99+
240.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
30.00 cm   
99+
180.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Ivory   
Red, Green, Copper   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green   
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green   
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze   

Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Yellow 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
Linear   
Reniform   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

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

Growing Conditions
  
  

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

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall   
Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought, Variety of soil types   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes   
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
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
slow-release fertilizers   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Thripes   
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales   

Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, 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
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Bold   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Butterflies   
Birds, Not Available   

Allergy
Not Available   
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation   
Skin Problems   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative   
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers   
Leaves, Twigs   

Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties   
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
POLIANTHES tuberosa   
ACALYPHA wilkesiana   

Common Name
Tuberose   
Copperleaf   

In Hindi
रजनीगंधा   
Copperleaf   

In German
Tuberose   
Copperleaf   

In French
Tubéreuse   
Copperleaf   

In Spanish
nardo   
copperleaf   

In Greek
Τουμπερόζα   
Copperleaf   

In Portuguese
Tuberosa   
Copperleaf   

In Polish
Tuberoza   
CopperLeaf   

In Latin
Tuberose   
Copperleaf   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Asparagales   
Euphorbiales   

Family
Amaryllidaceae   
Euphorbiaceae   

Genus
Polianthes   
Acalypha   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Acalypheae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Acalyphoideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
462   
34

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Properties of Tuberose and Copperleaf

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

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Season and Care of Tuberose and Copperleaf

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

Tuberose and Copperleaf Physical Information

Tuberose and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Tuberose and Copperleaf are as follows:

Care of Tuberose and Copperleaf

Care of Tuberose and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tuberose 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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