Acalypha (Copper Leaf)
Mottled copper, red and bronze leaves.
Arching burgundy blades with feathery plumes.
An ornamental grass that adds movement and colour to sunny borders and large pots.
Where it grows best: full sun (at least 5–6 hours a day); let the soil dry out between waterings.
Care: Water when dry and cut back old growth in late winter. Supplied in a 8 inch nursery pot.
| Plant Type | Ornamental Grass |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Cenchrus setaceus 'Rubrum' |
| Common Name | Purple Fountain Grass |
| Flowering Season | Summer, Monsoon |
| Suitable For | Terrace, Garden |
| Indoor / Outdoor | Outdoor |
|---|---|
| Sunlight Requirement | Full Sun |
| Water Requirement | Low |
| Difficulty Level | Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Pot Size | 8 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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