Acalypha wilkesiana (Fire Dragon Acalypha) - Video 3
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Botanical name: Acalypha wilkesiana
Common names: Fire Dragon Acalypha, Hoja de Cobre, Copper Leaf
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Origin: Fiji
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Acalypha wilkesiana
This variety has beautiful foliage of mixed shades of red, yellow and green.
This variety has beautiful foliage of mixed shades of red, yellow and green.
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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
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot