Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Houseplant, Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Central America, South America
Melanesia
Types
Aphelandra squarrosa
-
Habitat
Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
-
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
-
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
-
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Toxic
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Increases moisture in air, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALATHEA zebrina
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Zebra Plant
Copperleaf
In Hindi
Zebra Plant
Copperleaf
In German
Zebra Plant
Copperleaf
In French
Zebra usine
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Zebra Plant
copperleaf
In Greek
Zebra Εργοστάσιο
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Planta da zebra
Copperleaf
In Polish
Zebra roślin
CopperLeaf
In Latin
ferus Planta
Copperleaf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Euphorbiales
Family
Marantaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Aphelandra
Acalypha
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Zebra Plant and Copperleaf
Season and care of Zebra Plant and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Zebra Plant and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zebra Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zebra Plant is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zebra Plant is and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Zebra Plant and Copperleaf Physical Information
Zebra Plant and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Zebra Plant height is 30.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Zebra Plant and Copperleaf are as follows:
Care of Zebra Plant and Copperleaf
Care of Zebra Plant and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zebra Plant 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 Zebra Plant needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.