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Acalypha wilkesiana

Botanical Name
Acalypha wilkesiana
Common Names
Fijian Fire Plant, Copperleaf, Beefsteak Plant,
Attractive evergreen spreading shrub with green, red and cream oval-shape leaves and insignificant greenish-red flowers during Spring. Great for containers or tropical garden beds. Grows approx. 2m tall x 1m wide. CAUTION Harmful if eaten/skin & eye irritant.
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Acalypha wilkesiana Fijian Fire Plant, Copperleaf, Beefsteak Plant,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Indoor Plants, Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Shrubs Shrub Like, Spreading

Description:
Attractive evergreen spreading shrub with green, red and cream oval-shape leaves and insignificant greenish-red flowers during Spring. Great for containers or tropical garden beds. Grows approx. 2m tall x 1m wide. CAUTION Harmful if eaten/skin & eye irritant.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 1-2m

Position: Soil Type:
Any, Full Sun, Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained