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
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
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Gardening facts about Acalypha wilkesiana 'Obovata' plant
How to Grow Acalypha wilkesiana 'Obovata'
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- pink
- bronze
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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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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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 4'-15'
Width: 4'-8'
- sun -dappled shade
- regular
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Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 3'-10'
Width: 1'-8'
- sun -dappled shade
- even moisture -regular
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Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 6'-8'
- sun -dappled shade
- regular
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Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 2'-8'
Width: 2'-8'
- sun -dappled shade
- regular
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