General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 13
Plant Height: 3 to 5 feet
Plant Spread: 3 to 5 feet
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Variegated
Fruit: Showy
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: Pink
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Houseplant
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Medicinal Herb
Suitable as Annual
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Layering
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Monoecious

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Common names
  • Copperleaf

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Location: Southwest Florida
Date: December 2015
Photo by Dutchlady1
Location: Cypress Gardens, Florida
Comments:
  • Posted by Dutchlady1 on Jan 10, 2012 7:13 PM concerning plant:
    This is a very striking plant and does not get as large as some of the other Acalyphas. It requires full to part sun. Can easily be kept in check by regular pruning. I have it against a West facing wall in Southwest Florida. Even if these plants get some exposure to frost they will quickly make new foliage when the growing season starts.

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