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Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Plant Height: 10 to 12 feet
Plant Spread: 6 to 8 feet
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Fruit: Showy
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Time: Summer
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Houseplant
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Medicinal Herb
Suitable as Annual
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Layering
Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Monoecious

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Common names
  • Copper Plant

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Location: my garden, Florida
Date: 2018-06-29
Location: my garden, Florida
Date: 2018-06-30
Location: Cypress Gardens, Florida
Location: Cypress Gardens, Florida
Location: my garden, Florida
Date: 2018-06-30
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Comments:
  • Posted by wilmarosebud (West-central Florida - Zone 9b) on Jun 30, 2018 6:56 AM concerning plant:
    I continually cut my plant back to keep it from getting tall and leggy. I like to keep it somewhat compact. Otherwise, it doesn't look so pretty.
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