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'. Nurseries, Mail Order Nurseries, Specialist Nurseries,Retail Nurseries, Wholesale Nurseries, Garden Centers, Plant Nurseries.
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Acalphya are a tropical to sub tropical plant grown for their foliage.

  • Acalypha wilkesiana is a fast growing species with large red/bronze leaves. 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.

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