Acalypha, Copperleaf, Copper Leaf, Jacob's Coat 'Heterophylla'

Acalyphagodseffiana

Family
Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Acalypha (ak-uh-LY-fuh)
Species
godseffiana (god-seff-ee-AY-nuh)
Synonym
Acalypha wilkesiana var. godseffiana
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By air layering
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bartow, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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