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Tuesday 7 May 2019

How to propagate acalypha wilkesiana or copperleaf plant and care


Acalypha wilkesiana is an evergreen perennial ornamental plant or shrub growing up to 3 metres tall. It's commonly known as Copperleaf, Java white. Copperleaf plant is a popular outdoor tropical and subtropical plant and it's native to South Florida, tropical America. It have medicinal value, used to treat fungal skin diseases.
Propagation : Mainly propagation can be done by stem cutting, you can do it any time of the year.

Caring Tips :
1) Light : It's prefer partial shade, so keep it bright light or partial shade place.
2) Soil : It love well drained, moist soil.
3) Diseases : The plant is mainly attack mealy bug. You cane use some pesticide like neem oil.

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