Acalypha wilkesiana 'Tiki Peach Whirl'

Also Known As

Tiki™ Peach Whirl Copper Plant

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 3'-10'
W: 3'-10'

planting zones

10a-12

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Acalypha wilkesiana 'Tiki Peach Whirl' plant details

Acalypha wilkesiana 'Tiki Peach Whirl' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial shrub with bronze, chartreuse, 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 Peach Whirl'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acalypha wilkesiana 'Tiki Peach Whirl'

USDA Zones: 10a - 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

The large curly, serrated foliage of Tiki™ Peach Whirl is bronze, pink, and yellow with hints of orange. Colors are most intense in sunny locations. A beautiful addition to the landscape or containers. Copper plants are easy to grow, heat, and sun loving tropicals. 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. Provide your Copper Plants with average water in an average to well draining moderately rich soil for best results.