Acalypha Species, Australian Acalypha
Acalyphaaustralis

Synonym:Acalypha chinensis

Synonym:Acalypha gemina

Synonym:Acalypha lanceolata

Synonym:Acalypha minima

Synonym:Acalypha pauciflora

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
N/A

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