Description
xBrighten your garden with a Copper Leaf Plant (Acalypha wilkesiana)! Vibrant copper, red, and green foliage. Fast-growing, low-maintenance ornamental plant. 12-24″.
- 🌿 Vibrant Foliage: Copper-red, green, and pink variegated leaves add stunning color to your garden.
- 🌱 Fast Growing: Thrives in full sun to partial shade, reaching up to 8 feet tall.
- 🌞 Light: Prefers full sun for the best leaf color; some afternoon shade helps in hot climates.
- 💧 Watering: Regular watering needed for consistently moist soil; avoid waterlogging.
- 🌿 Soil: Grows well in fertile, well-draining soil; slightly acidic to neutral pH.
- 🛡️ Low-Maintenance: Prune to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth.
- 🌸 Pests: Resistant to most pests, but may attract aphids or spider mites—treat with neem oil.
- 🌍 Versatile: Perfect for hedges, borders, containers, and as a statement plant in landscaping.
- 🔥 Temperature: Protect from frost; suitable for USDA Zones 9-12, can be grown indoors in cooler climates.
- Common Name: Copper Leaf, Acalypha wilkesiana
- Scientific Name: Acalypha wilkesiana
- Height (when mature): 3-8 feet
- USDA Zone: 9-12
- Light: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; avoid overwatering
- Size: 12-24″ cutting (starter plant)
- Fertilizing: Fertilize with balanced, slow-release fertilizer for vibrant growth
- Pet Friendly: Yes (non-toxic)
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Type: Starter Plant
copper leaf plant (acalypha wilkesiana) 12-24″ , vibrant ornamental shrub easy care & fast growing
Ships from: USA
Vendor: Jayme Garden
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