TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA

Acalypha wilkesiana - video

Fire Dragon Acalypha, Hoja de Cobre, Copper Leaf
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Origin: Fiji
USDA Zone: 10-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterOrnamental foliageSeaside, salt tolerant plant
Acalypha wilkesiana
This variety has beautiful foliage of mixed shades of red, yellow and green.


Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/acalypha_wilkesiana.htm

Acalypha wilkesiana - Chicago Brick Copper Leaf

Copper Leaf - is a very colorful tropical shrub grown for its attractive reddish leaves. This variety has beautiful foliage of mixed shades of red, yellow and green. The more sun, the more colorful the leaves will get. It is very fast growing. This is one of the most striking foliage shrubs and is widely used by tropical gardeners.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
This item is certified for shipping to California, Texas, Louisiana.
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot