Description
Description for Acalypha wilkesiana rosea twisted
In St. Louis, best grown as annual bedding plants or in containers which can be overwintered indoors. In the ground, grow in moist, average to moderately fertile, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best foliage color in full sun.
Soils must be kept consistently moist. If soils dry out, rapid leaf drop usually occurs. Stems may be pinched to control size and shape and to promote bushiness. Take tip cuttings in late summer to overwinter.
Planting and care
The best soil to grow the Acalypha copper plant is a fertile, fast-draining soil type with a soil pH of around 9.1. If the soil lacks the necessary fertility, then it can be nourished with organic nutrients like manure or compost. Eight inches of organic material is enough to make the plant grow naturally, without further attention, except for some water and exposure to the sun.
Caring for Acalypha wilkesiana rosea twisted
- Whether indoors or outdoors, growing copper leaf plants in a pot or a different container works well. If growing it in a container, the first step in the care of Acalypha wilkesiana is to ensure the pot is twice the size of the plant’s root ball.
Typical uses of Acalypha wilkesiana rosea twisted
Special features: Bedding plant, filler in borders or container plant.
Culinary use: leaves
Ornamental use: The plant is used for ornamental purpose.
Medicinal use: Unverified information Acalypha wilkesiana ointment is used to treat fungal skin diseases.
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