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Posted 02/22/2023 in Shrub

Acalypha wilkesiana

Grown for its attractive foliage, Acalypha wilkesiana features shiny elliptic bronze-green foliage that is molted with colors of red, purple, and bronze.

Post Details

Latin Name
Acalypha wilkesiana
Common Name
Jacob's Coat
Planting Zone
Zone 10 Zone 11
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
2-4 ft
Spread
2-4 ft
Potential Pests
White flys, mealybugs, spider mites, and caterpillars

Plant Story

Grown for its attractive foliage, Acalypha wilkesiana features shiny elliptic bronze-green foliage that is molted with colors of red, purple, and bronze.

Special Care Instructions

Grown indoors or as an annual in zone 9 or colder. Keep moist. Overwinter indoors.

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