Family: Euphorbiaceae
Scientific Name: Acalypha wilkesiana Java White
Common Name: Java White
Description | This tropical shrub has a beautiful yellow foliage splashed with various tones of green. |
Pronunciation | (a-KAL-ee-fa)(wilks-ee-AN-ah) |
Plant Type | All Plants, Perennial Tender |
Hardiness Zone | 10-11 |
Sunlight | full to part sun |
Moisture | average, tolerates high humidity |
Soil & Site | average |
Temperature | not frost tolerant, grows fastest in warmth |
Leaves | glossy, yellow foliage splashed with various tones of green |
Propagation | cuttings |
Misc Facts | Named after an American scientist and explorer Admiral Charles Wilkes (1801-1877). From ancient Greek meaning nettle |
Notes & Reference | 51-Armitage's Manual of Annuals, Biennials, and Half-Hardy Perennials (Alan Arimitage), #76-Annuals for Every Purpose (Larry Hodgson) |
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