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Acalypha wilkesiana moorea - Plant

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Description

Widely grown as an annual in colder areas, this variety will grow up to 4 feet in one season; grows larger in frost free areas; large, palmate leaves in shades of copper, olive green and orange are impressive in the garden, or containers

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

Best foliage color in full sun. Soils must be kept consistently moist. If soils dry out, rapid leaf drop usually occu Stems may be pinched to control size and shape and to promote bushiness. Take tip cuttings in late summer to overwinter.

Plant Specifications

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name Acalypha Dark Brown Leaves
Regional name: Bengali - Muktajhuri, Gujarati - Dadano, Kannada - Kuppigida, Malayalam - Kuppaimeni, Marathi - Khajoti, Sanskrit - Harita-manjari, Tamil - Kuppaimeni, Telugu - Kuppichettu
Maximum Reachable Height 6 feet
Flower Colour Reddish-pink
Bloom Time Seasonal bloomer
Difficulty Level easy to grow

Planting and care

Mixing the soil with a slow-release fertilizer supplies the nutrients the Acalypha copper plant needs to grow well. Put the pot or container in a sunny or partially shaded location if growing it outdoors, or near a window with bright light inside.

Acalypha wilkesiana moorea care

The best soil to grow the Acalypha copper plant is a fertile, fast-draining soil type with a soil pH of around 9.1. If the soil lacks the necessary fertility, then it can be nourished with organic nutrients like manure or compost. Eight inches of organic material is enough to make the plant grow naturally, without further attention, except for some water and exposure to the sun.

Sunlight Full Sun to Partial Shade
Watering medium
Soil well-drained soil
Temperature 16C (61F).
Fertilizer Apply any organic fertilizer
Harvest Season colder season

Acalypha wilkesiana moorea special feature

Bedding plant, filler in borders or container plant.

Acalypha wilkesiana moorea uses

Ornamental Use:

  • Moorea Copper Plants attractive large serrated round palmate leaves emerge coppery-bronze in spring, turning olive green in colour with showy burgundy variegation and tinges of orange the rest of the year
  • It features dainty pink catkins rising above the foliage in mid summer
  • The fruit is not ornamentally significant

Medicinal Use:

  • Unverified information Acalypha wilkesiana ointment is used to treat fungal skin diseases

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is another name for a Acalypha wilkesiana moorea ?

Acalypha wilkesiana moorea is commonly known as Acalypha Dark Brown Leaves
Regional name: Bengali - Muktajhuri, Gujarati - Dadano, Kannada - Kuppigida, Malayalam - Kuppaimeni, Marathi - Khajoti, Sanskrit - Harita-manjari, Tamil - Kuppaimeni, Telugu - Kuppichettu

How tall do Acalypha wilkesiana moorea grow?

On average Acalypha wilkesiana moorea grows 6 feet

What color are Acalypha wilkesiana moorea ?

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

When Acalypha wilkesiana moorea blooms?

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

How hard is Acalypha wilkesiana moorea to grow?

A Acalypha wilkesiana moorea is easy to grow

How much sunlight does a Acalypha wilkesiana moorea need?

A Acalypha wilkesiana moorea prefers Full Sun to Partial Shade

How much water does a Acalypha wilkesiana moorea need?

A Acalypha wilkesiana moorea prefers watering medium

What kind of soil does a Acalypha wilkesiana moorea need?

A Acalypha wilkesiana moorea prefers well-drained soil

What temperature does a Acalypha wilkesiana moorea like?

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

How often should I fertilize my Acalypha wilkesiana moorea ?

To encourage Acalypha wilkesiana moorea growth, Apply any organic fertilizer

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