Copper Leaf, Joseph’s Coat’
FAMILY: Acalypha
USES: Tropical effect through its bright coloured foliage. Does well as an accent shrub, hedge, foundation, background, container plant, espalier, in courtyards and as a screen.
SIZE: Grows to 2-3m tall with an equal spread. Fast growing.
LOCATION: Full sun to partial shade. Does well with some protection from direct sea wind or hot, dry desert wind which may cause leaf burn.
SOIL: Best in an organically enriched free draining fertile soil with a pH 5.6 – 7.5, acidic to neutral.
FERTILISER: Apply a slow release 20:10:5 NPK with trace elements in spring. Watch out for nutrient deficiency if soil is too alkaline.
WATER: Keep soil moist especially in the summer months. Not drought tolerant.
Wahat Al Sahraa Nurseries, Al Amardi St., Al Khawaneej, P.O. Box 37579, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
