Acalypha wilkesiana (Fire Dragon Acalypha) - Video 2
Botanical name: Acalypha wilkesiana
Common names: Fire Dragon Acalypha, Hoja de Cobre, Copper Leaf
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Origin: Fiji
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 10-11
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage color: Ornamental foliageAcalypha wilkesiana
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