Known as Akalyfi
Is a very impressive tropical plant of the family of eyforbiidwn. Characteristic of the long queues of stachyomorpses are poisonous. She loves the light, the heat and humidity, but he doesn't want to be exposed to the hot sun. During the period of growth and flowering water akalyfi with warm water and keep moist, but without letting water in the saucer. Take the little fertilizer once a week and baste frequently with hot water. Spring prune and change of position, If it is necessary. The green boughs that kladepsate can be used for cuttings. Plant them in heated multiplication box.
Species, subspecies and hybrids
Acalypha hispida ‘Alba‘ with whitish flowers.
Hybrids of A. Wilkesiana is poikilochrwma decorative leafy plants,pretty impressive, like the Musaica with bronze and Terra-cotta patterns in leaves that resemble mosaic.
