Acalypha

Acalypha

Also called · Te-tehan · copperleaf

Hedge shrubs with red, copper or green leaves, a Malaysian classic.

LightFull sun
WaterWhen the top is dry
WhereGarden, full sun

Care tag · 177

“Trim often for a thick, colourful hedge.”

  1. 01

    Light

    Full sun for the best colour.
  2. 02

    Water

    When the top of the soil is dry.
  3. 03

    Soil & pot

    Any well-draining soil.
  4. 04

    Feeding

    Slow-release fertiliser every 3 months.
  5. 05

    What you'll need

    • Organic potting soil (tanah organik)
    • Slow-release fertiliser (Osmocote)

    All available here at the nursery.

Something wrong?

  • Dull colour

    More sun.

  • Bare at the bottom

    Trim the top so light reaches the base.

Garden, full sun

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