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Copper Leaf

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Copper Leaf (Acalypha wilkesiana) is a tropical shrub known for its bold, colorful foliage ranging from bronze and copper to deep red and green. Its striking leaves create vibrant texture and contrast in landscapes, making it a popular choice for hedges, borders, or container plantings in Northeast Florida gardens.

Care Needs:
• Light: Full sun to partial sun; more sun enhances foliage color
• Water: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but well-drained
• Pruning: Trim to maintain shape and remove damaged leaves
• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring and midsummer

Attributes

  • Plant Type
    Tropical shrub
  • USDA Zone
    10 - 11
  • Origin
    Tropical Americas
  • Toxicity
    Toxic if ingested
  • Mature Height
    6-12 ft
  • Mature Width
    6-8 ft
  • Soil Preference
    Well-drained
  • Spacing
    4-6 ft
  • Growth Rate
    Moderate to fast
  • Critter Resistant
    Somewhat
  • Salt Tolerance
    Low
  • Cold Tolerance
    Low
  • Flowering
    Yes, though inconspicuous
  • Bloom Period
    Late spring to summer
  • Flower Color
    Green
  • Stem Color
    Brown
  • Foliage Color
    Variegated | Red | Brown | Copper | Green
bright red Copper Leaf plant
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Copper Leaf

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Copper Leaf (Acalypha wilkesiana) is a tropical shrub known for its bold, colorful foliage ranging from bronze and copper to deep red and green. Its striking leaves create vibrant texture and contrast in landscapes, making it a popular choice for hedges, borders, or container plantings in Northeast Florida gardens.

Care Needs:
• Light: Full sun to partial sun; more sun enhances foliage color
• Water: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but well-drained
• Pruning: Trim to maintain shape and remove damaged leaves
• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring and midsummer

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