Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
Melanesia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
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
Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Reniform
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Copperleaf
In Hindi
Water Celery
Copperleaf
In German
Wasser Sellerie
Copperleaf
In French
Céleri d'eau
Copperleaf
In Spanish
El apio agua
copperleaf
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Aipo água
Copperleaf
In Polish
Seler Woda
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Aqua Apium
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Euphorbiales
Family
Apiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Oenantheae
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Apioideae
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Water Celery and Copperleaf
Season and care of Water Celery and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Copperleaf season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Celery and Copperleaf Physical Information
Water Celery and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and Copperleaf are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery 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 Water Celery and Copperleaf
Care of Water Celery and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Water Celery 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.