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Acalypha wilkesiana
(Copper Leaf, Jacob's Coat)
Acalypha wilkesiana
(Copper Leaf, Jacob's Coat)
Acalypha wilkesiana
(Copper Leaf, Jacob's Coat)
(Copper Leaf, Jacob's Coat)
Synonyms: Acalypha amentacea, Acalypha tricolor
Origin: Native to South Pacific islands
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Light: Full sun/Sun-part shade
Height: 3-6'
Spacing: 3-6'
Bloom: 8" long slender spikes of brownish bronze, small, late Summer
Foliage: 4-6" evergreen, herbaceous, oval-shaped, veined, serrated, mottled, bronze-green, showy
Soil: Well-drained, humus-rich, moist, acidic, neutral
Water: Moderate
Uses: Indoor, foliage, bed, mass plant, specimen, focal point, container, summer interest, mixed planting, mass
Propagation: Rootball division, stem/tip cuttings (In Spring)
Insects/Disease: Watch for rust leaf spots, powdery mildew, downy mildew
Comments: Acalypha wilkesiana or Copper Leaf or Jacob's Coat or Acalypha amentacea or Acalypha tricolor is a herbaceous tender tropical shrub with a moderate, upright, spreading growth habit. It is a native of the South Pacific islands. In late Summer, Acalypha wilkesiana produces long narrow spikes of brownish-bronze, small flowers. It has exquisite multi-colored, herbaceous, serrated, oval-shaped foliage. Copper Leaf is easily propagated from rootball divisions, stem cuttings or tip cuttings taken in Spring. It thrives best in well-drained, moist, acidic, humus-rich soil in a sunny to part shade environment. The foliage color of Jacob's Coat is more vivid bronze in sun. It tolerates heat and humidity. Trim to control size and shape. Mulch well to protect from frost. Mass plant Acalpha amentacea for a colorful hedge. It can be container cultivated for the sunny patio or deck. In colder areas, it is grown as an annual or bring plant indoors for the Winter. Acalypha tricolor makes a lovely houseplant. It compliments well with other flowering plants. Copper Leaf looks dazzling as a focal point or specimen plant in the Summer landscape. It is popularly grown by many hobbyists or its exquisite foliage. Acalphya wilkesiana is a magnificient show stopper.
USDA Zonrd: 10-11
Synonyms: Acalypha amentacea, Acalypha tricolor
Origin: Native to South Pacific islands
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Light: Full sun/Sun-part shade
Height: 3-6'
Spacing: 3-6'
Bloom: 8" long slender spikes of brownish bronze, small, late Summer
Foliage: 4-6" evergreen, herbaceous, oval-shaped, veined, serrated, mottled, bronze-green, showy
Soil: Well-drained, humus-rich, moist, acidic, neutral
Water: Moderate
Uses: Indoor, foliage, bed, mass plant, specimen, focal point, container, summer interest, mixed planting, mass
Propagation: Rootball division, stem/tip cuttings (In Spring)
Insects/Disease: Watch for rust leaf spots, powdery mildew, downy mildew
Comments: Acalypha wilkesiana or Copper Leaf or Jacob's Coat or Acalypha amentacea or Acalypha tricolor is a herbaceous tender tropical shrub with a moderate, upright, spreading growth habit. It is a native of the South Pacific islands. In late Summer, Acalypha wilkesiana produces long narrow spikes of brownish-bronze, small flowers. It has exquisite multi-colored, herbaceous, serrated, oval-shaped foliage. Copper Leaf is easily propagated from rootball divisions, stem cuttings or tip cuttings taken in Spring. It thrives best in well-drained, moist, acidic, humus-rich soil in a sunny to part shade environment. The foliage color of Jacob's Coat is more vivid bronze in sun. It tolerates heat and humidity. Trim to control size and shape. Mulch well to protect from frost. Mass plant Acalpha amentacea for a colorful hedge. It can be container cultivated for the sunny patio or deck. In colder areas, it is grown as an annual or bring plant indoors for the Winter. Acalypha tricolor makes a lovely houseplant. It compliments well with other flowering plants. Copper Leaf looks dazzling as a focal point or specimen plant in the Summer landscape. It is popularly grown by many hobbyists or its exquisite foliage. Acalphya wilkesiana is a magnificient show stopper.
USDA Zonrd: 10-11
Comments: Acalypha wilkesiana or Copper Leaf or Jacob's Coat or Acalypha amentacea or Acalypha tricolor is a herbaceous tender tropical shrub with a moderate, upright, spreading growth habit. It is a native of the South Pacific islands. In late Summer, Acalypha wilkesiana produces long narrow spikes of brownish-bronze, small flowers. It has exquisite multi-colored, herbaceous, serrated, oval-shaped foliage. Copper Leaf is easily propagated from rootball divisions, stem cuttings or tip cuttings taken in Spring. It thrives best in well-drained, moist, acidic, humus-rich soil in a sunny to part shade environment. The foliage color of Jacob's Coat is more vivid bronze in sun. It tolerates heat and humidity. Trim to control size and shape. Mulch well to protect from frost. Mass plant Acalpha amentacea for a colorful hedge. It can be container cultivated for the sunny patio or deck. In colder areas, it is grown as an annual or bring plant indoors for the Winter. Acalypha tricolor makes a lovely houseplant. It compliments well with other flowering plants. Copper Leaf looks dazzling as a focal point or specimen plant in the Summer landscape. It is popularly grown by many hobbyists or its exquisite foliage. Acalphya wilkesiana is a magnificient show stopper.
USDA Zonrd: 10-11
USDA Zonrd: 10-11
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and gardening descriptions of Acalypha wilkesiana (Copper Leaf, Jacob's Coat, Acalypha amentacea, Acalypha tricolor) growing in Jenny's Garden
Image of foliage plant, Acalypha wilkesiana or Copper Leaf or Jacob's Coat or Acalypha amentacea or Acalypha tricolor
Image of foliage plant, Acalypha wilkesiana or Copper Leaf or Jacob's Coat or Acalypha amentacea or Acalypha tricolor
