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Description
Plants grow into a rounded, shapely bush in most soils. They grow best in full sun. They are duller in shade. Can be grown in pots for decoration. Suitable for large hedges up to 2 to 2.5 meters
| Sr | Item name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Acalypha wilkesiana macrophylla - Plant |
| 2 | 6 inch (15 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
Take tip cuttings in late summer to overwinter. Container plants may also be overwintered as houseplants as long as they receive intense bright light and soils are kept uniformly moist.
Plant Specifications
| Common Name | Giant Red Leaf, Heart Copperleaf Regional name: Bengali - Muktajhuri, Gujarati - Dadano, Kannada - Kuppigida, Malayalam - Kuppaimeni, Marathi - Khajoti, Sanskrit - Harita-manjari, Tamil - Kuppaimeni, Telugu - Kuppichettu |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 2.00 to 4.00 feet |
| Flower Colour | Reddish-pink |
| Bloom Time | Seasonal bloomer |
| Difficulty Level | :easy to grow |
Planting and care
Whether indoors or outdoors, growing copper leaf plants in a pot or a different container works well. If growing it in a container, the first step in the care of Acalypha wilkesiana is to ensure the pot is twice the size of the plant, s root ball.
Acalypha wilkesiana macrophylla care
The most important thing in growing copper leaf plants is the location. The best place to grow the plant is in full sun, although it can survive in half sun or partially shaded areas. Direct sunlight, however, makes the leaves more brightly colored.
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Watering | medium |
| Soil | well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 16C (61F). |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Acalypha wilkesiana macrophylla special feature
Bedding plant, filler in borders or container plant.
Acalypha wilkesiana macrophylla uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose
Medicinal Use:
- Unverified information Acalypha wilkesiana ointment is used to treat fungal skin diseases
Culinary Use:
- leaves