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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
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Hardiness
Not Applicable
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Bloom Color
Pink
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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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
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Acalypha poiretii is Native to Texas and other States.

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