Acalypha godseffiana 'Heterophylla'
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Pronunciation: ak-uh-LY-fuh god-seff-ee-AY-nuh
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Synonym: Acalypha wilkesiana var. Godseffiana
Common Name: Heterophylla Copper Leaf, Beefsteak Plant, Fire Dragon, Jacobs Coat
Cultivar: Heterophylla
Plant Type:
- trees, shrubs
Height to: 24-36 in.
Width to: 36-48 in.
USDA Hardiness Zones:
- 50 to 40ºF ZONE 11
Sun Exposure:
- part sun
- full sun
Bloom Description: Heterophylla Copper Leaf (Acalypha godseffiana) is grown for foliage. Inconspicuous flower
Soil Type: Acidic, midly acidic, neutra, well drained soil
Toxic:
- Skin irritant
- Yes
Plant Perks:
- Suitable for Houseplant
- Container Gardening
- Mass Planting
Pests and Diseases: Scale insects, mealy bugs, whiteflies, spider mites may be problems under glass. Downy mildew, powdery mildew, rust, leaf spots, fungal root rots.
Propagation: propagate Heterophylla Copper Leaf (Acalypha godseffiana) by soft wood cuttings, hardwood cuttings, air layering
Native to: Fiji
Winter Sowing Zones: None
Notes for Identification:
Heterophylla Copper Leaf (Acalypha godseffiana) is an evergreen shrub with lance shaped leaves of bronze, green, cream, yellow, and copper.
USDA Heat Zones (days above 86ºF):
- 180 to 210 days ZONE 11
- Greater then 210 ZONE 12
Submitted by: Kym
Seed photo: 0
Seed Label: 0
Located in: Trees, Shrubs