Acalypha wilkesiana
FIJIAN FIRE PLANT, COPPER LEAF
Euphorbiaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9b-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind
3m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Origins: Pacific Islands

Other Botanical Names: Acalypha amentacea f. circinata, A. a. ssp. wilkesiana, A. compacta, A. godseffiana, A. hamiltoniana, A. macafeeana, A. musaica, A. tricolor, A. triumphans, Ricinocarpus wilkesianus

Other Common Names: Joseph's Coat

 
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Acalypha wilkesiana
FIJIAN FIRE PLANT, COPPER LEAF
Euphorbiaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9b-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind
3m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: mid green, red-brown, bronze, orange or purple; variegated cream, orange, chartreuse or pink


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & coastal designs

Uses: informal screen, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: low

Skill Level: average






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