Name: Acalypha Wilkesiana Louisiana Red Plant
Brand: myBageecha
SKU: MYBG-FOLI-ACAL-LORD
Price: 199.0 INR
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Acalypha Wilkesiana Louisiana Red Plant - myBageecha

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Acalypha

Genus

Balcony

Use

Daily

Water Requirement

Red & Yellow

Flower Color

Non Fragrant

Fragrance

Summer

Flowering Season

Large

Size

Medium

Maintenance

Yes

With Pots

Outdoor Shade,Outdoor Sun

Sunlight Requirement

Product Description

Copperleaf plant is an evergreen shrub and is grown for its multi-colored, toothed, oval leaves.The best place to grow the plant is in full sun, although it can survive in half sun or partially shaded areas.

Louisiana Red Copperleaf

Family

Europhorbiaceae

Origin

Java and New Guinea

Description

Copperleaf plant is an evergreen shrub and is grown for its multi-colored, toothed, oval leaves. Flowers are small, green or pinkish. Beyond Paradise Acalypha has stunning leaves, making it visually striking. Each large leaf is green splashed with an assortment of colors including pink, rose, gold, cream, and orange. The most colorful leaves occur in a sunny location

Environment

The best place to grow the plant is in full sun, although it can survive in half sun or partially shaded areas. Direct sunlight, however, makes the leaves more brightly colored. Acalypha copper plant likes a fertile, fast-draining soil type with a soil pH of around 9.1.
Ensure the pot is twice the size of the plant s root ball. Consistent watering and misting of the indoor plants creates a humid environment for them to grow and bloom, and helps establish a good root system.

Landscape Use

Ornamental Foliage. Ideal for container plant

Foliage plants in general need access to bright indirect sunlight. Avoid keeping them in direct sunlight as it can cause leaves to burn due to extreme sunlight in the afternoon.

Make sure watering is done once the soil goes dry. Although the soil can remain moist, but it should not turn soggy/wet. Having drainage hole in the pots goes a long way in ensuring there is no water stagnating on top of the soil. You can spray the plant occasionally.

Fertilise the plant once a month in summers however Don't feed any fertiliser in winters. Giving fertiliser to the plant ensures nutrients going in which keeps it healthy. Keep an eye on the leaves of the plant to know any symptoms for watering or sunlight.

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Acalypha Wilkesiana Louisiana Red Plant