Acalypha Species, Australian Acalypha

Acalyphaaustralis

Family
Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Acalypha (ak-uh-LY-fuh)
Species
australis (aw-STRAL-iss)
Synonym
Acalypha chinensis
Acalypha gemina
Acalypha lanceolata
Acalypha minima
Acalypha pauciflora
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
0
negative
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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | September 2004 | neutral

This plant is a U.S. native and grows in New Jersey and New York.

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