How to tend a Acalypha reptans

Also known as: Acalypha reptans Sw., Acalypha adscendens Hornem., Ricinocarpus chamaedrifolius (Lam.) Kuntze, Acalypha chamaedrifolia var. brevipes (Müll.Arg.) Müll.Arg., Acalypha reptans var. brevipes Müll.Arg., Acalypha reptans var. genuina Müll.Arg., Cupamenis chamedrifolia (Lam.) Raf., Cupamenis reptans Raf., Acalypha corchorifolia Willd., Croton chamaedrifolius Lam., Acalypha hispaniolae Urb., Acalypha hotteana Urb., Geiseleria chamaedryfolia (Lam.) Klotzsch, Acalypha chamaedrifolia var. genuina Müll.Arg.

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries

Sunlight

Like sunshine, slight resistant to shade

Soil

Peat soil or loose sandy soil

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove withered flowers, dead and diseased leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
New Guinea
Category
Euphorbiaceae, Acalypha
Size
Diameter ≥ 20 cm, height ≥ 20 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period March-October
Flower colors
red
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