Acalypha plants, species and information

Acalypha plants such as Acalypha wilkesiana can make a great tropical hedge. Acalphya can be pruned to maintain a compact shape. Acalypha inferno 'Firestorm' with its great red foliage is a great contrasting specimen in front of evergreen shrubs. Acalypha are a varied genus with well known species being Acalypha hispida or 'Chenile Plant', Acalypha reptans or 'Red Cats Tails' , Acalypha lanceolata or 'Indian Copper Leaf' and Acalypha wilkesiana or 'Copperleaf'.

Species and varieties

Acalphya are a tropical to sub tropical plant grown for their foliage.

Acalypha wilkesiana is a fast growing species with large red/bronze leaves, also known as the 'Fijian Fre Plant'. Acalphya work well in the tropical border.
Acalypha hispida or 'chenille plant' with its bright red hanging catkins will grow to 4- 5 m and makes a great background plant.
Acalypha reptans is originally from Sri Lanka, lower growing than many others this one is suitable for hanging baskets.
Acalypha lyonsii is known as the native Acalypha.

Acalypha hispida

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Acalypha plants, species and information

Species and varieties

Acalypha plants are available for sale from the following nurseries

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