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What is

Life Span

Annual
Annual

Type

Shrub
Vegetable

Origin

Melanesia
Europe, Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Northern Africa

Types

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Brassica oleracea var. acephala

Number of Varieties

1210
0 40000
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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
gardens, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-152-11
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-1
6-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm22.90 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

180.00 cm25.40 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Green, Copper
Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

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

Leaf Color in Summer

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

Leaf Color in Fall

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

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Pink

Shape

Leaf Shape

Reniform
Round

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

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

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Stem Cutting
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

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

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant
Showy

Flower Petal Number

-
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds
Bees

Allergy

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
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Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Twigs
Whole plant

Other Uses

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ACALYPHA wilkesiana
BRASSICA oleracea 'Chidori Pink'( Acephala Group, CHIDORI SERIES)

Common Name

Copperleaf
Chidori Pink Ornamental Kale, Ornamental Kale

In Hindi

Copperleaf
सजावटी काले

In German

Copperleaf
Ornamental Kale

In French

Copperleaf
ornement Kale

In Spanish

copperleaf
Ornamental Kale

In Greek

Copperleaf
καλλωπιστικά Καλέ

In Portuguese

Copperleaf
ornamental Kale

In Polish

CopperLeaf
ozdobny

In Latin

Copperleaf
decentius

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Euphorbiales
Brassicales

Family

Euphorbiaceae
Brassicaceae

Genus

Acalypha
Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Acalypheae
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Subfamily

Acalyphoideae
-

Number of Species

46250
1 27800
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Difference Between Copperleaf and Ornamental Kale

If you are confused whether Copperleaf or Ornamental Kale are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Copperleaf and Ornamental Kale Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Copperleaf are slow-release fertilizers, whereas for Ornamental Kale fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Copperleaf and Ornamental Kale if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Copperleaf and Ornamental Kale

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Copperleaf and Ornamental Kale. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Copperleaf and Ornamental Kale as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Copperleaf is Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache and Kidney problems whereas of Ornamental Kale is . Copperleaf has beauty benefits as follows: Skin Problems while Ornamental Kale has beauty benefits as follows: Skin Problems.

Compare Facts of Copperleaf vs Ornamental Kale

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Copperleaf vs Ornamental Kale and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Copperleaf are bronchial asthma and Rhinoconjunctivitis whereas of Ornamental Kale have Skin irritation respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Copperleaf has no showy fruits and Ornamental Kale has no showy fruits. Also Copperleaf is not flowering and Ornamental Kale is not flowering . You can compare Copperleaf and Ornamental Kale facts and facts of other plants too.