Acalypha 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 and Australian Export Nurseries. Information on Gardening in Australia, Including: Composting Systems.
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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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