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Acalypha wilkesiana/Copper Plant
Foliage
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Foliage
Mass planting
Some cultivars have relatively small leaves
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Strong healthy specimen with dense foliage growing in full sunlight
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Scientific Name:
Acalypha wilkesiana
Common Name:
Copper Plant
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
9, 10, 11, 12
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Height:
2- 5 feet
Spread:
2 -3 feet
Bloom time:
Summer, Fall
Flower color:
Red
Light Exposure:
Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:
Fast
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments:
Grows well in hot,sunny areas. Watch for leaf eating insects. Normally used as an annual and in places where plants do not freeze rather heavy grooming is required to keep specimens tidy. Cut back the growing tips of new growth soon after planting in spring to form a more compact specimen.