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Acalypha ‘Copper Plant’

Acalypha wilkesianacomma-sign commonly known as Copper Plantcomma-sign is a bold and colorful tropical shrub that instantly elevates any garden with its striking foliage. Its largecomma-sign heart-shaped leaves come in a mesmerizing mix of coppercomma-sign bronzecomma-sign redcomma-sign pinkcomma-sign and greencomma-sign creating a vibrant display that changes with the seasons.

This heat-lovingcomma-sign fast-growing plant thrives in warm climates as a perennial but can also be grown as an annual in cooler regions. It prefers full sun to partial shade and makes an excellent hedgecomma-sign accent plantcomma-sign or container feature. Beyond its stunning appearancecomma-sign Copper Plant is low-maintenance and resilientcomma-sign bringing year-round color and texture to any landscape with minimal effort.

Specs

Vibrant Foliage for Year-Round Color and Texture Acalypha wilkesiana, or Copper Plant, turns any garden into a tropical showstopper with its large heart-shaped leaves in an ever-changing mix of copper, red, bronze and pink tones. This fast-growing shrub thrives in warm, humid conditions and requires little effort to maintain. Whether used as a hedge, accent or focal point in containers, it’s a striking choice for bold, year-round color. Product Highlights Category: Flowering (primarily grown for foliage) Bloom Time: Year-round, but flowers are small and not showy Growth Habit: Upright, bushy and spreading Mature Size: 6 to 10 feet tall, spreads 4 to 8 feet USDA Zone: 10 to 11 Temperature: Prefers 55 to 90°F, avoid frost exposure Color: Multicolor foliage in copper, red, pink and green Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade, best color in full sun Water Needs: Moderate, prefers regular watering in well-drained soil Bloom Size: Small, inconspicuous flowers Pet Friendly? No. Mildly toxic if ingested by pets or humans Best use: Copper Plant makes a bold impression whether used as a privacy screen, hedge or garden accent. Pro tip: Prune to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Ideal for low-maintenance tropical landscapes.

Key Features:

Bloom Time: Year-round
Growth Habit: Spreading
Mature Height: LARGE (6 to 15 feet)
USDA Zone: Tropical/Subtropical (Zones 10 and up)
Temperature: Moderate Climate
Color: Red
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Water Need: Moderate
Bloom Size: Small
Pet Friendly: No