Fountain Grass (Purple)
Arching burgundy blades with feathery plumes.
Mottled copper, red and bronze leaves.
A colourful foliage shrub used for hedges and bright borders.
Where it grows best: full sun (at least 5–6 hours a day); water when the top few centimetres of soil are dry.
Care: Water regularly and trim to keep it bushy. Supplied in a 6 inch nursery pot.
| Plant Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Acalypha wilkesiana |
| Common Name | Copper Leaf |
| Suitable For | Terrace, Garden |
| Indoor / Outdoor | Outdoor |
|---|---|
| Sunlight Requirement | Full Sun |
| Water Requirement | Moderate |
| Difficulty Level | Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Pot Size | 6 inch |
|---|
| Feature | Local nurseries | Others | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant quality | Poor health, no quality checks | Green, healthy & bushy3-step quality check | Inconsistent |
| Pests | Common issue | Pest-controlled | Possible risk |
| Repotting | Needed (comes in a bag) | Not requiredComes in a Foliage pot | Varies |
| Soil | Standard soil | Pre-mixedPre-fertilised | Standard soil |
| After-sale help | None | Expert plant care support | None |
| Guarantee | No guarantee | Free replacementIf it arrives damaged | Conditional |
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