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Acalypha wilkesiana 'Tahiti'
Also Known As
- Tahiti Copper Leaf
- Tahiti Jacob's Coat
Plant type
shrub, perennial
size
- H: 3'-10'
- W: 4'-10'
planting zones
- 10a-12
Acalypha wilkesiana 'Tahiti' plant details
Acalypha wilkesiana 'Tahiti' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with gold, green, variegated and white 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 'Tahiti'
- Plant type: perennial shrub
- Plant family: euphorbiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen gold, green, variegated and white
- Mature size: 4 FT - 10 FT - wide, 3 FT - 10 FT - tall
- Uses: container plant, foliage plant, houseplant, serrated leaves, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Acalypha wilkesiana 'Tahiti'
- 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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How to Grow Acalypha wilkesiana 'Tahiti'
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
- white
- gold
- 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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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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