Acalypha, Lance Copperleaf, Copper Leaf, Jacob's Coat
Acalyphagodseffiana 'Firestorm'

Family: Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Acalypha (ak-uh-LY-fuh)
Species: godseffiana (god-seff-ee-AY-nuh)
Cultivar: Firestorm

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
N/A

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By air layering
By tip layering

Seed Collecting