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| Acalypha wilkesiana Family: Euphorbiaceae Fire Dragon Acalypha, Hoja de Cobre, Copper Leaf Origin: Fiji       A very colorful, tropical shrub, grown for its attractive reddish leaves. A beautiful foliage with mixed shades of red, yellow, and green. The leaves get a greater color with increased exposure. This plant is very fast growing. This is one of the most striking foliage shrubs and is widely used by tropical gardeners. A. wilkesiana, can grow as tall as 7ft, and are found in a wide variety of colors: green and white, green and yellow, red, bronze, copper, or brown. The leaves also vary in form, some being flat and others undulating, while the flowers are inconspicuous. In a garden, they are often used as informal hedges or in massed beds, all Acalypha species require careful pruning to prevent them from becoming leggy. Similar plants:
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6089 Acalypha wilkesiana - Chocolate Copper Leaf New variety Chocolate has impressive rich chocolate-brown foliage. Copper Leaf is a very colorful tropical shrub grown for its attractive leaves. 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 FERTILIZERS: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster Tropical Allure - Smart-Release Booster This item is certified for shipping to California.
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 | 6502 Acalypha wilkesiana - Haleakala (Curly Q) An unusual variety of Copper plant with curled and sometimes twisted deep copper-red foliage. The edges of the leaves are very serrated giving the foliage somewhat of a lacy effect. This variety is also a little more restrained in growth habit. Beautifully colored foliage lends itself to tropical landscapes while its heat and sun tolerance make it suitable for even some of the most difficult areas so long as its basic requirements are met. Foliage color is often most intense where they get at least 6 hours of direct sun per day. Provide your Copper Plants with average water in an average to well draining moderately rich soil for best results.RECOMMENDED FERTILIZERS: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster Tropical Allure - Smart-Release Booster This item is certified for shipping to California.
Most of our plants are certified for shipping to California, however, certain plants are not certified. Please do not order not-certified plants to California addresses. These plants may be added to CA certification in the future; please contact us for more information. Close window |
 | 5151 Acalypha wilkesiana - Java White A very colorful tropical shrub grown for its attractive green/white veriegated leaves. 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 FERTILIZERS: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster Tropical Allure - Smart-Release Booster This item is certified for shipping to California.
Most of our plants are certified for shipping to California, however, certain plants are not certified. Please do not order not-certified plants to California addresses. These plants may be added to CA certification in the future; please contact us for more information. Close window |
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