Copper Leaf, Pulchella - Plant

Planting and care

Add composted cow manure and top soil (or organic peat humus) to the hole when you plant. Plant 3 feet apart. Come out from the house 2-1/2 to 3 feet. If you re planting along a driveway or walk, come in about 3 or 4 feet. Copperleaf plants will work fine in a container.

Caring for Copper Leaf

Trim occasionally for shape and height (do branch trimming rather than using hedge trimmers). Give the plant a hard pruning in spring (late March or early April) for bushier growth and to keep it the size you want.

Typical uses of Copper Leaf

Special features:

Ornamental use: Landscape uses for copper plant accent by the entry

single yard specimen

anchor plant for a bed of smaller plants

corner-of-the-house accent

hedge

lining a walk or drive

surrounding tall palms

along a blank wall

lining the edge of a porch, deck or patio

References

• http://www.gardeningchannel.com/how-to-grow-copper-plant-copperleaf/
• http://www.south-florida-plant-guide.com/copper-plant.html