Acalypha Species, Poiret's Copperleaf

Acalyphapoiretii

Family
Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Acalypha (ak-uh-LY-fuh)
Species
poiretii (poy-RET-ee-eye)
Synonym
Acalypha alnifolia
Acalypha cylindrica
Acalypha indica
Acalypha rhombifolia
Ricinocarpus poiretii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Regional

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | August 2006 | neutral

Acalypha poiretii is Native to Texas and other States.

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