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Euphorbiaceae
Acalypha Species, Poiret's Copperleaf
Acalyphapoiretii
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Family
Euphorbiaceae
(yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Acalypha
(ak-uh-LY-fuh)
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Species
poiretii
(poy-RET-ee-eye)
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Synonym
Acalypha alnifolia
Acalypha cylindrica
Acalypha indica
Acalypha rhombifolia
Ricinocarpus poiretii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
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Spacing
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Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
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Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Unknown - Tell us
Where to Grow
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Bloom Characteristics
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Size
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Other details
Unknown - Tell us
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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Acalypha poiretii is Native to Texas and other States.
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Acalypha poiretii is Native to Texas and other States.