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    Acalypha wilkesiana 'Obovata'

    Also Known As

    • Obovata Copper Leaf
    • Obovata Jacob's Coat

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-10'
    • W: 3'-10'

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Acalypha wilkesiana 'Obovata' plant details

    Acalypha wilkesiana 'Obovata' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with bronze, green, pink and variegated foliage. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Acalypha wilkesiana 'Obovata'

    Plant type: perennial shrub
    Plant family: euphorbiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen bronze, green, pink and variegated
    Mature size: 3 FT - 10 FT - wide, 3 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Uses: serrated leaves, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Acalypha wilkesiana 'Obovata'

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: heat, humidity and seaside / salt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Heart copperleaf has bronzy green to copper rounded leaves edged in a band of bright pink to orange margins, color enhances with more light. likes warmth.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Acalypha wilkesiana 'Obovata' plant

    How to Grow Acalypha wilkesiana 'Obovata'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • pink
      • bronze
      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    8b-12

    Size

    Height: 4"-8"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Acalypha wilkesiana

    aka Copper Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 4'-15'

    Width: 4'-8'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular
    Photo of Acalypha wilkesiana foliage by Almost Eden
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    Acalypha wilkesiana 'Curly Q'

    aka Curly Q Copper Plant

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 3'-10'

    Width: 1'-8'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Acalypha wilkesiana 'Curly Q' foliage by Almost Eden
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    Acalypha hispida

    aka Giant Chenille Plant, Red-Hot Cat's Tail

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular
    Photo of Acalypha hispida flower, foliage by Jerzy Opioła
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    Acalypha wilkesiana 'Java White'

    aka Fire-Dragon, Jacob's Coat, Java White Copper Plant, Java White Copperleaf, Match-Me-If-You-Can

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-8'

    Width: 2'-8'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular
    Photo of Acalypha wilkesiana 'Java White' foliage by Almost Eden
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