Description
Acalypha are one of the boldest houseplants you can t miss because of their colorful foliage. They re particularly eye-catching in bright dining rooms and living rooms where their foliage helps energize a room.
| Sr | Item name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Acalypha wilkesiana, Copperleaf - Plant |
| 2 | 5 inch (13 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
Acalypha is annuals or perennial shrubs, and small trees.It has a closely arranged crown, with an erect stem and many branches. Both the branches and the leaves are covered in fine hai The leaves, which may be flat or crinkled, are large and broad with teeth around the edge.
The leaves are coppery green with red splashes, giving them a mottled appearance.Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 12 inch (30 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 4 inch (10 cm) |
| Common Name | Acalypha,copper leaf plant |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 6-10 feet. |
| Flower Colour | Red |
| Bloom Time | April to November |
| Difficulty Level | Easy. |
Planting and care
They do best with a high humidity level, so if your house is dry, you will want to regularly mist your plant or keep it in a tray of pebbles.Pruning is also a good part of copper leaf plant care, as it helps control the shrubs size and shape while removing diseased or damaged branches.
Ensure the pot is twice the size of the plant, s root ball.Mixing the soil with a slow-release fertilizer supplies the nutrients the Acalypha copper plant needs to grow well. Put the pot or container in a sunny or partially shaded location if growing it outdoors, or near a window with bright light inside.Adding fertilizer every three months helps the soil retain its nutrients.
Acalypha wilkesiana care
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| Temperature | Above 55 F. (13 C.)Warm temperatures more than 60, , F. |
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| Harvest Season | April to November |
Acalypha wilkesiana uses
Ornamental Use:
- Grown as container foliage house plant