Acalypha Seeds - All In One For Home Gardens

Acalypha Seeds produce tropical perennial plants known for their striking foliage and upright growth habit. These clump-forming plants thrive in full sun to partial shade with well-drained, fertile soil and are suitable for garden beds, borders, and container plantings. Once established, Copperleaf adds vibrant color and ornamental texture to home gardens throughout the growing season.

Features

• Upright, clump-forming perennial growth habit

• Produces vibrant, ornamental foliage

• Suitable for garden beds, borders, and containers

• Thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil

• Adds color and texture to home garden landscapes

• Tropical ornamental plant

Specifications

• Scientific name: Acalypha spp.

• Common name (US): Copperleaf

• Seed type / variety: Tropical flowering foliage variety

• Growth habit: Upright, clump-forming perennial

• USDA zones: 10 to 11 (grown as annual in cooler zones)

• Planting season: Spring

• Growing season: Late spring through fall

• Sowing Season: Spring

• Sowing season months: March to May

• Germination time and conditions: 14 to 28 days at 70 to 80 F in moist, well-drained soil

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Watering needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist

• Mature plant size: 2 to 4 feet tall; 1 to 2 feet spread

• Plant spacing: 12 to 18 inches apart