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 |
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Ease of Growing | |
Light Preferences | Filtered Light |
Soil Preferences | Well-drained |
Watering Preferences | |
Outstanding Features | Color : Flower |
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