Family: Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Acalypha (ak-uh-LY-fuh) (Info)
Species: wilkesiana (wilk-see-AY-nuh) (Info)
Cultivar: Ceylon
 2 members have or want this plant for trade.
Category:
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Variegated
Mottled
Good Fall Color
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us
Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us
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