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Acalyphaostryifolia

Family
Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Acalypha (ak-uh-LY-fuh)
Synonym
Acalypha corchorifolia
Acalypha persimilis
Ricinocarpus carolinianus
Ricinocarpus persimilis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Marcos, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | August 2006 | neutral

Acalypha ostryifolia is Native to Texas and other States.

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