Acalypha ‘Louisiana Red’
Acalypha ‘Louisiana Red’ is a bold and dramatic tropical shrub prized for its deep redcomma-sign coppery foliage that adds warmth and vibrancy to any garden. This fast-growing perennial thrives in warm climatescomma-sign where its richcomma-sign textured leaves create a stunning contrast against green landscapes. In cooler regionscomma-sign it can be grown as an annual or kept in containers for a striking patio or indoor plant.
Preferring full sun to partial shadecomma-sign Acalypha ‘Louisiana Red’ is easy to care for and drought-tolerant once established. Its year-round color and lushcomma-sign bushy growth make it an excellent choice for hedgescomma-sign borderscomma-sign or as a statement plant in tropical and subtropical gardens.
Specs
Rich Color, Bold Texture and Easy Tropical Impact
Acalypha ‘Louisiana Red’ is a stunning tropical shrub admired for its deep red to burgundy foliage, adding drama and richness to any garden space. Known for its vibrant, evergreen leaves rather than its flowers, this fast-growing plant brings year-round interest to landscapes in warm climates. It’s especially well-suited for borders, hedges or as a focal point in tropical gardens.
Product Highlights
Category: Flowering (primarily grown for foliage)
Bloom Time: Year-round, but flowers are small and not noticeable
Growth Habit: Upright and bushy
Mature Size: Typically 3 to 4 feet tall
USDA Zone: 10a to 12
Temperature: Thrives in 55 to 90°F
Color: Deep red to burgundy foliage
Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
Water Needs: Regular watering, prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil
Bloom Size: Small and insignificant
Pet Friendly? No. Toxic to pets and humans if ingested
Best Uses
This plant is perfect for making a bold statement in beds or containers.
Pro-tip: With occasional pruning, you can maintain its compact shape and encourage lush, full growth throughout the season.
Acalypha ‘Louisiana Red’ is a stunning tropical shrub admired for its deep red to burgundy foliage, adding drama and richness to any garden space. Known for its vibrant, evergreen leaves rather than its flowers, this fast-growing plant brings year-round interest to landscapes in warm climates. It’s especially well-suited for borders, hedges or as a focal point in tropical gardens.
Product Highlights
Category: Flowering (primarily grown for foliage)
Bloom Time: Year-round, but flowers are small and not noticeable
Growth Habit: Upright and bushy
Mature Size: Typically 3 to 4 feet tall
USDA Zone: 10a to 12
Temperature: Thrives in 55 to 90°F
Color: Deep red to burgundy foliage
Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
Water Needs: Regular watering, prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil
Bloom Size: Small and insignificant
Pet Friendly? No. Toxic to pets and humans if ingested
Best Uses
This plant is perfect for making a bold statement in beds or containers.
Pro-tip: With occasional pruning, you can maintain its compact shape and encourage lush, full growth throughout the season.
Key Features:
Bloom Time:
Year-round
Growth Habit:
Upright & Bushy
Mature Height:
MEDIUM (2 to 6 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