Acalypha wilkesiana

Species

Shrub

Family	Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms	Acalypha chantrieri, Acalypha compacta, Acalypha godseffiana, Acalypha hamiltoniana, Acalypha illustris, Acalypha macafeeana, Acalypha macrophylla, Acalypha marginata, Acalypha morfontanensis, Acalypha musaica, Acalypha torta, Acalypha tricolor, Acalypha triumphans
Common names	Fijian Fire Plant

Climatic Suitability
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Acalypha wilkesiana: plant in garden bed with semi close up of leaves — Credit: Peter de Lange

Acalypha wilkesiana: close up of leaves — Credit: Christian Grenier

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Paginate to left

Form

Height in cultivation 2 – 3 m

Spread in cultivation 2 – 3 m

Origin Exotic

Flower colour Pink, red

Flower period autumn, summer

Leaf colour Red

Leaf loss Evergreen

Risk allergen

Site

Urban space type Garden, park, street

Use mass planting, screen

Soil texture clay, loam, sand

Water use High

Performance

Shade tolerance Full sun Part shade

Tolerance No drought
No frost
High coastal

Soil Salinity Moderate

Growth rate Fast

Biodiversity Insect Pollinator

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Climate Suitability

Climate suitability

Unsuitable Suitable

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