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Copperleaf – Family, Joseph’s Coat – Family

The genus Acalypha comprises approx. 430 species in tropical and subtropical regions. Some are available as indoor plants. Acalypha wilkesiana grows as a shrub of 2-3 meters in height. The brilliantly coloured leaves develop an even more intense colour when the bush grows in full sun. While the flowers are unimpressive, cultivars are distinguished by different coloured leaves: (min. 10°C)