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Acalypha wilkesiana var. marginata
Copper-leaf Acalypha
Chenile PlantPlant Facts
| Scientific Name | Acalypha wilkesiana var. marginata |
| Principal Common Name | Copper-leaf Acalypha |
| Common Name(s) | Chenile Plant |
| Synonym | |
| Description | A tropical shrub with large colorful foliage with a pendulous tassel-like flower. |
| General Comments | Although this plant flowers in early summer the flowers persist for a long time. |
| Origin | |
| Nativity | Southeast Asia, Pacific Isles |
| Height Range | 0 - 8 FT |
| Spread Range | 0 - 6 FT |
| Flower Showy | Y |
| Warning | |
| Sunset Zones | 24 |
| USDA Zones | |
| Leaf Color | Blackish bronze : Bronze-Green : Pink : Pink spotted green : Pinkish-bronze : White teeth on margin |
| Leaf Texture | Toothed |
| Form | Shrub |
| Flower Color | Cranberry : Pink |
| Flower Time | |
| Months | |
| Ease of Growing | |
| Light Preferences | Filtered Light |
| Soil Preferences | Well-drained |
| Watering Preferences | |
| Outstanding Features | Color : Flower |
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