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Acalypha wilkesiana ceylon - Plant

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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

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1 Acalypha wilkesiana ceylon - Plant
2 6 inch (15 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)

Acalypha wilkesiana is an evergreen shrub. It grows 3 m high and spreads 2 m across. The stem is erect with many branches. The branches have fine hai It has a closely arranged crown. The leaves are coppery green with red splashes of colour. This gives them a mottled appearance.

The leaves are large and broad with teeth around the edge. They can be 10,20 cm long and 15 cm wide. The leaves are finely hairy. They can be flat or crinkled. The flowers are reddish in spikes at the end of branches. They have separate male and female flowers on the same plant. The male flowers are in long spikes which hang downwards while the female flowers are in short spikes. They do not show up easily as they are often hidden among the leaves. The flower stalks are 10,20 cm long.

Plant Specifications

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name Acalypha Red Twisted Leaves, Fire Dragon
Regional name: Bengali - Muktajhuri, Gujarati - Dadano, Kannada - Kuppigida, Malayalam - Kuppaimeni, Marathi - Khajoti, Sanskrit - Harita-manjari, Tamil - Kuppaimeni, Telugu - Kuppichettu
Maximum Reachable Height up to 2 to 2.5 meters
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 ceylon 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 The plant, often called copperleaf, does fine in partial shade or sun. It prefers a position sheltered from strong winds, and a fertile, organic soil. Indoor plants do well in medium light, but leaf colour develops best on plants kept in bright light.
Watering medium
Soil well-drained soil
Temperature 16C (61F).
Fertilizer Apply any organic fertilizer

Acalypha wilkesiana ceylon special feature

Bedding plant, filler in borders or container plant.

Acalypha wilkesiana ceylon uses

Ornamental Use:

  • Can be grown in pots for decoration

Medicinal Use:

  • Acalypha wilkesiana ointment is used to treat fungal skin diseases

Culinary Use:

  • leaves

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is another name for a Acalypha wilkesiana ceylon ?

Acalypha wilkesiana ceylon is commonly known as Acalypha Red Twisted Leaves, Fire Dragon
Regional name: Bengali - Muktajhuri, Gujarati - Dadano, Kannada - Kuppigida, Malayalam - Kuppaimeni, Marathi - Khajoti, Sanskrit - Harita-manjari, Tamil - Kuppaimeni, Telugu - Kuppichettu

How tall do Acalypha wilkesiana ceylon grow?

On average Acalypha wilkesiana ceylon grows up to 2 to 2.5 meters

What color are Acalypha wilkesiana ceylon ?

A Acalypha wilkesiana ceylon plant bears flowers of color Reddish-pink

When Acalypha wilkesiana ceylon blooms?

With enough light, Acalypha wilkesiana ceylon may produce Reddish-pink flowers in Seasonal bloomer

How hard is Acalypha wilkesiana ceylon to grow?

A Acalypha wilkesiana ceylon is easy to grow

How much sunlight does a Acalypha wilkesiana ceylon need?

A Acalypha wilkesiana ceylon prefers The plant, often called "copperleaf," does fine in partial shade or sun. It prefers a position sheltered from strong winds, and a fertile, organic soil. Indoor plants do well in medium light, but leaf colour develops best on plants kept in bright light.

How much water does a Acalypha wilkesiana ceylon need?

A Acalypha wilkesiana ceylon prefers watering medium

What kind of soil does a Acalypha wilkesiana ceylon need?

A Acalypha wilkesiana ceylon prefers well-drained soil

What temperature does a Acalypha wilkesiana ceylon like?

A Acalypha wilkesiana ceylon prefers 16°C (61°F).

How often should I fertilize my Acalypha wilkesiana ceylon ?

To encourage Acalypha wilkesiana ceylon growth, Apply any organic fertilizer

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