Re: Copper Plant, Any info?

In a message dated 8/23/99 10:06:09 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
timchavez@fn.net writes:

<< Chavez >>
Here is what I found in my trusty A--Z: Acalypha wilkesiana AKA Copperleaf, 
Firedragon, Jacob's Coat and Match -me -if-you-can. The photo looks like what 
you've described. Alternate oval lvs multicolored, mottled, often variegated. 
It bears catkin like racemes 4-8 'long, usually green or copper tinted & 
often hidden among the lvs periodically throughout the year. Grows to 6' and 
hails fr Pacific Islands.  Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well 
drained soil in sun or partial shade. Plant is tender, could be damaged at 
temps. below F. 50                                                              
                                            Propagation: divide rhizomatous 
or clump forming species in spring. Root softwood cuttings in early spring, 
semi-ripe in late summer with bottom heat.          Hope this helps. It looks 
gorgeous, though I would keep checking sources to confirm it's identity.        
                                                            H. H.  Zone 8

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