Acalypha Varieagata
A fast-growing tropical shrub with fiery, variegated foliage.
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Mature Size / Spread / Form: 1 – 2m / Erect, spreading
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Foliage Color: Dark to pale green or coppery red
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Growth Rate: Fast
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Sunlight tolerance: High
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Wind tolerance: Medium
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Family name: EUPHORBIACEAE
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Salinity tolerance: Low
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Drought tolerance: Low
Acalypha Varieagata is a striking tropical evergreen shrub valued for its fiery, variegated, and mottled foliage. The leaves, which can be oval and up to 8 inches long, range from dark green to pale green with coppery red tones, creating a vibrant contrast in gardens and landscapes.
This fast-growing shrub is widely used as a colorful ornamental plant in warm climates. Green or copper-tinted catkin-like racemes appear throughout the year, further enhancing its appeal. It performs exceptionally well in well-drained containers and is often used in place of flowering annuals to bring long-lasting color to borders, patios, or mixed plantings.