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Acalypha wilkesiana 'Tiki Jungle Cloak'

Also Known As

  • Jacob's Coat
  • Joseph's Coat
  • Match-Me-If-You Can
  • Tiki™ Jungle Cloak Copperleaf
  • Tiki™ Jungle Firedragon

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 3'-10'
  • W: 3'-10'

planting zones

  • 10b-12

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Acalypha wilkesiana 'Tiki Jungle Cloak' plant details

Acalypha wilkesiana 'Tiki Jungle Cloak' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with bronze, gold, green and variegated foliage. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and 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 'Tiki Jungle Cloak'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: euphorbiaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen bronze, gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 3 FT - 10 FT - wide, 3 FT - 10 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acalypha wilkesiana 'Tiki Jungle Cloak'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tiki™ Jungle Cloak Copper Plant boasts foliage heavily edged, splashed, and blotched in shades of chartreuse, yellows, coppers, reds, oranges, and burgundy. If you need a plant that says Wow! in a hot summer garden or on the patio this the one. Copper plants are easy to grow sun to shade tolerant, heat loving tropicals that can be enjoyed in the garden and landscape or in medium to large containers. The Copper Plant's beautifully colored foliage lends itself to tropical landscapes while it's heat and sun tolerance make it suitable for even some of the most difficult areas so long as it's basic requirements are met. Foliage color is often most intense where they get at least 6 hours of direct sun per day, pastel shades tend to be displayed under shadier conditions. The cooler and shorter days of fall seem to intensify further the foliage coloration of these naturally evergreen tropical shrubs. Provide your Copper Plants with average water in an average to well-draining, moderately rich soil for best results.

Gardening facts about Acalypha wilkesiana 'Tiki Jungle Cloak' plant

How to Grow Acalypha wilkesiana 'Tiki Jungle Cloak'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • seaside / salt tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • bronze
    • gold
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen
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