Description
An easy plant to grow. Color shows best when grown in full sunlight.
Sr |
Item name |
1 |
Acalypha wilkesiana devappa - Plant |
2 |
6 inch (15 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
In the ground, grow in moist, average to moderately fertile, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best foliage color in full sun. Soils must be kept consistently moist. If soils dry out, rapid leaf drop usually occu
Plant Specifications
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name |
Common name: Acalypha Flat Brown Pink Margin 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-brown |
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 devappa 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 |
well-drained soil |
Fertilizer |
Apply any organic fertilizer |
Acalypha wilkesiana devappa special feature
Bedding plant, filler in borders or container plant.
Acalypha wilkesiana devappa uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose
Medicinal Use:
- Unverified information Acalypha wilkesiana ointment is used to treat fungal skin diseases