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ACALYPHA WILKESIANA 'LOUISIANA RED'

Acalypha wilkesiana "Louisiana Red," is an ornamental plant that brings exotic flair and vibrant color to your garden or outdoor space. Explore its unique characteristics and its role in landscaping.

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Key Features

Acalypha exhibits the following features:

  • Colorful Foliage: The most distinctive feature of this plant is its lush foliage with vivid colors. The leaves display shades of red, purple, and green, creating a striking display of colors.
  • Bushy Growth: Ricinelle has a bushy growth habit, making it an excellent choice for flower beds, borders, and spaces in need of a touch of uniqueness.
  • Easy Maintenance: It is relatively easy to maintain, requiring regular watering and a sunny to partly shaded location to thrive.

Growing Conditions

Here are some essential tips for successfully growing Ricinelle outdoors:

  • Sun Exposure: Place it in a sunny to partly shaded location to achieve the most vibrant foliage colors.
  • Well-Drained Soil: Ensure that the soil is well-drained to prevent water stagnation around the roots.
  • Regular Watering: Keep the soil slightly moist in the summer but reduce watering in winter when the plant is less active.

Uses

Ricinelle has several uses in landscaping:

  • Flower Beds: Plant it in groups in flower beds to create carpets of vibrant colors.
  • Borders: Use it to delineate spaces or garden pathways with its vibrant leaves.
  • Containers: Acalypha can also be successfully grown in pots or containers for a splash of color on your patio or balcony.

Acalypha is an attractive plant that brings a tropical touch to any outdoor space. Add color and vibrancy to your garden with this exotic plant.

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Data sheet

Botanic name
ACALYPHA WILKESIANA
Origin
Iles du Pacifique
Exposure
Ensolleillée
Hauteur à maturité
3.00 mètres
Arrosage
Moyen
Utilisation
Isolé, massif

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