Acalypha godseffiana


Botanical Information

FamilyEuphorbiaceae
GenusAcalypha
Speciesgodseffiana
CategoryAnnuals, Tropicals, Woody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginNew Guinea.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone10
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3 - H2
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-1 - 4
Temperature (°F)30 - 40
Height5 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August, September

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA dwarf tropical shrub with glossy green leaves that has cream-white to pale yellow margins and inconspicuous green-yellow flowers.
ShapeBushy dwarf habit.
LandscapeUsed as a hedging or border plant in frost-free areas, or can be used in summer beddings.
PropagationPropagate through semi-ripe stem or soft cuttings.
CultivationGrow in full sun to partial shade in a fertile, well-drained soil, watering plentifully except in winter.
PestsSusceptible to mealybug, whitefly, red spider mites and scale insects if grown under glass.
Bark/Stem DescriptionDrooping branches.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are a glossy green and narrow, with creamy-white to pale yellow margins.
Flower DescriptionFlowers are very small and inconspicuous, and are a green-yellow colour.
Fruit DescriptionFruit is a small capsule.

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