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General Information
Tropical in nature, the Caribbean Copper Plant is a showy large shrub or small multi-stemmed tree that succeeds wherever pointsettia plants (it\'s related to them) grow well outdoors. Evergreen in Southern California coastal areas, it is deciduous when grown inland, and is best protected from frost. The most popular forms in cultivation have bright maroon-red foliage, somewhat resembling the red-leaved forms of smoke bush (Cotinus). In colder areas, Caribbean Copper Plant may be grown in containers and wintered-over indoors or in a greenhouse.
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January1. ProtectProtect from frost and cold winds.February1. ProtectProtect from frost and cold winds.March1. WaterWater regularly during dry periods. Do not over-water.2. ProtectProtect from frost and cold winds.April1. BuyBuy plants in containers.2. PlantPlant in full sun in well-drained soil in a frost-free spot.3. FertilizeFertilize lightly with a balanced fertilizer.4. WaterWater regularly during dry periods. Do not over-water.May1. BuyBuy plants in containers.2. PlantPlant in full sun in well-drained soil in a frost-free spot.3. WaterWater regularly during dry periods. Do not over-water.4. PropagatePropagate from stem cuttings of mature wood.June1. BuyBuy plants in containers.2. PlantPlant in full sun in well-drained soil in a frost-free spot.3. FertilizeFertilize lightly with a balanced fertilizer.4. WaterWater regularly during dry periods. Do not over-water.5. PropagatePropagate from stem cuttings of mature wood.July1. BuyBuy plants in containers.2. PlantPlant in full sun in well-drained soil in a frost-free spot.3. WaterWater regularly during dry periods. Do not over-water.4. PropagatePropagate from stem cuttings of mature wood.August1. BuyBuy plants in containers.2. PlantPlant in full sun in well-drained soil in a frost-free spot.3. FertilizeFertilize lightly with a balanced fertilizer.4. WaterWater regularly during dry periods. Do not over-water.September1. BuyBuy plants in containers.2. PlantPlant in full sun in well-drained soil in a frost-free spot.3. WaterWater regularly during dry periods. Do not over-water.October1. WaterWater regularly during dry periods. Do not over-water.November1. ProtectProtect from frost and cold winds.December1. ProtectProtect from frost and cold winds. -
Buy
When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share!
April
Buy plants in containers.
May
Buy plants in containers.
June
Buy plants in containers.
July
Buy plants in containers.
August
Buy plants in containers.
September
Buy plants in containers.
Plant
When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions?
April
Plant in full sun in well-drained soil in a frost-free spot.
May
Plant in full sun in well-drained soil in a frost-free spot.
June
Plant in full sun in well-drained soil in a frost-free spot.
July
Plant in full sun in well-drained soil in a frost-free spot.
August
Plant in full sun in well-drained soil in a frost-free spot.
September
Plant in full sun in well-drained soil in a frost-free spot.
Fertilize
When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year?
April
Fertilize lightly with a balanced fertilizer.
June
Fertilize lightly with a balanced fertilizer.
August
Fertilize lightly with a balanced fertilizer.
Water
Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year?
March
Water regularly during dry periods. Do not over-water.
April
Water regularly during dry periods. Do not over-water.
May
Water regularly during dry periods. Do not over-water.
June
Water regularly during dry periods. Do not over-water.
July
Water regularly during dry periods. Do not over-water.
August
Water regularly during dry periods. Do not over-water.
September
Water regularly during dry periods. Do not over-water.
October
Water regularly during dry periods. Do not over-water.
Protect
When and how should you protect this plant from birds, deer, rabbits? Does this plant need be covered, or wrapped or painted or moved?
January
Protect from frost and cold winds.
February
Protect from frost and cold winds.
March
Protect from frost and cold winds.
November
Protect from frost and cold winds.
December
Protect from frost and cold winds.
Propagate
When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements?
May
Propagate from stem cuttings of mature wood.
June
Propagate from stem cuttings of mature wood.
July
Propagate from stem cuttings of mature wood.
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