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Biochar can enhance the phytoremediation of copper-contaminated soils by improving soil quality and increasing plant growth. However, the impact of biochar varies with the biomass feedstock and soil condition. Our study investigated the effect of biochar from orange bagasse-OBB and coconut husk-CHB and two copper concentrations (0.17 mg kg −1 -CLS soil; 100 mg kg −1 - CTS soil) on plant growth, copper uptake, and physiological response of  Brassica juncea . The low- and high-Cu soils were also tested without biochar. We evaluated plant biomass, plant Cu, N and P, chlorophyll content, and chlorophyll’s transient fluorescence. Plant growth was meager without biochar, indicating that the high Cu concentration was not the only limiting factor. Biochar (OBB and CHB) increased shoot mass by 300–574% and root mass by 50–2900%, and improved chlorophyll content and photosynthetic activity by 6–16%. Both biochars were efficient in the low-Cu soil as they increased plant biomass, shoot copper concentration, and translocation factor. In the high-Cu soil, both biochars increased plant biomass and copper uptake and reduced shoot copper concentration and translocation factor. The CHB and OBB removed 342% and 783% more Cu from the contaminated soil than the Control; therefore, the OBB was proven to be the best choice for phytoremediation. Novelty statement  Our study showed that the orange bagasse biochar can be successfully applied for the phytoremediation of copper-contaminated soils using  Brassica juncea . The orange bagasse biochar was effective regardless of the copper level in the soil, removing twice as much copper as the coconut biochar; therefore, it can speed up the process and reduce the time needed to clean up the site.HighlightsBiochar significantly improved the plant’s physiological responseBiochar increased plant growth and copper uptake in the contaminated soilTranslocation factor was increased in the clean soil and reduced in the contaminated soilBiochar from orange bagasse is more effective than coconut husk for phytoremediation Biochar significantly improved the plant’s physiological response Biochar increased plant growth and copper uptake in the contaminated soil Translocation factor was increased in the clean soil and reduced in the contaminated soil Biochar from orange bagasse is more effective than coconut husk for phytoremediation

Copper uptake, physiological response, and phytoremediation potential of Brassica juncea under biochar application