Description
Plants prefer partial shade to protected sunny areas for healthy growth especially in very hot dry regions. In coastal areas plants grow best in full sunlight. Plants grow well in pots. They do not like cold. Soils rich in organic matter and fertilizers are preferred. Plants should be given an annual pruning. Although they can be used as a hedge plant - it cannot make very formal and boxy hedges. The leaves are large - and frequent pruning also prunes away the young flowe Many leaf eating bugs like this plant. Its leaves are often eaten by various insects.
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Item name |
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Acalypha hispida alba - Plant |
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6 inch (15 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
Plants prefer partial shade to protected sunny areas for healthy growth especially in very hot dry regions. In coastal areas plants grow best in full sunlight. Plants grow well in pots. They do not like cold. Soils rich in organic matter and fertilizers are preferred.
Plants should be given an annual pruning. Although they can be used as a hedge plant - it cannot make very formal and boxy hedges. The leaves are large - and frequent pruning also prunes away the young flowe Many leaf eating bugs like this plant. Its leaves are often eaten by various insects.
Plant Specifications
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name |
Common name: Acalypha Cat Tail White, White Chenille Plant
Regional name: Bengali - Muktajhuri, Gujarati - Dadano, Kannada - Kuppigida, Malayalam - Kuppaimeni, Marathi - Khajoti, Sanskrit - Harita-manjari, Tamil - Kuppaimeni, Telugu - Kuppichettu |
| Maximum Reachable Height |
4.00 to 6.00 feet |
| Flower Colour |
greenish white |
| Bloom Time |
Flowers freely |
| 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. The second part of copper leaf plant care is ensuring that it has good drainage, and watering it several times in a week will ensure that.
Acalypha hispida alba care
Put the pot or container in a sunny or partially shaded location if growing it outdoors, or near a window with bright light inside. Finally, in the care of Acalypha wilkesiana, always apply some water after planting.
| Sunlight |
Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Watering |
Medium |
| Soil |
well-drained soil |
| Temperature |
60, c |
| Fertilizer |
Apply any organic fertilizer |
Acalypha hispida alba special feature
In St. Louis, grow in containers or baskets on decks, patios or rooftop gardens. It is a good plant for color and should be used as an accent for both color and texture in a container. Or, it can be grown year-round in a greenhouse or sun room giving the area a tropical feel.
Acalypha hispida alba uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose
