Acalypha wilkesiana 'Jungle Dragon'
COPPER LEAF
Euphorbiaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9b-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind
2.5m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Flowers: pink

Flowering Time: early summer to late autumn

Leaves: mid green or dark green; variegated yellow and orange
 
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Acalypha wilkesiana 'Jungle Dragon'
COPPER LEAF
Euphorbiaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9b-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind
2.5m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: pink

Flowering Time: early summer to late autumn

Leaves: mid green or dark green; variegated yellow and orange


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & coastal designs

Uses: informal screen

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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