Product Description:
Acalypha copper plant is one of the most beautiful plants that can be grown in a garden. Belonging to a family of Europhorbiaceae, the copper plant (Acalypha wilkesiana) is a semi-evergreen shrub that comes with colorful blends of copper, green, pink, yellow, orange, and cream. Acalypha copper plant has a heart or oval shape and can grow up to 6 to 10 feet (2-3 m.) in height and a width of 4 to 8 feet (1-2 m.), making it visually striking. That grow natively in the South Pacific, and tropical Americas. Some perennials and annuals grow in other regions of Central and South Florida as well.
Light:
Bright light is essential for good leaf color. Put your plant where it’ll get plenty of light, but protect plant from hot midday sun, which may cause brown scorch marks on leaves. Filtered light from a south- or west-facing window will give it the light it needs.
Water:
Keep the soil evenly moist year-round, but take care not to overwater. Soggy soil will cause Acalypha wilkesianato wilt, and may lead to root rot. It’s a good idea to use a pot with a drainage hole.
Humidity:
Moderate to high (above 50% relative humidity). If the air is dry, especially in winter, use a cool mist humidifier or pebble tray.
Temperature:
Average to warm 65-80°F/18-27°C year-round. Copperleaf will tolerate temps as low as 60°F/16°C.
Soil:
Good-quality, all-purpose potting mix.
Fertilizer:
Feed every 2 weeks spring through fall with a balanced water-soluble fertilizer.
Propagation:
Take 3 in (8 cm) stem tip cuttings in early spring and pot them in equal parts horticultural sand and peat moss. Use a heat mat to maintain a steady 75°F/24°C.
Potting and Repotting Acalypha:
Acalypha plants can be considered fast-growing. However, they also tend toward legginess, which is the primary reason for regular repotting and pruning. In the first few years.
