Acalypha wilkesiana - Tropische kattenstaart (10)

Beschrijving:

Kuip- of kamerplant. Vooral het decoratieve blad trekt de aandacht. De bladkleuren variëren van bronsgroen tot roze, rozerood, geel, roomwit of zelfs bronspaars.

Hoogte: 2 m. 

Bloeit: jaarrond

Type: TShr

Winterhard in: zones 9-11 (5 Celsius)

Zaai-instructies: Kiemt in 8-12 weken bij 18-23 Celsius

Plant-instructies: Goeddoorlatende grond in volle zon of halfschaduw

Waarschuwing: De gehele plant is giftig.

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Description:

Tropical evergreen shrub (in warmer climates) widely grown for its fiery, variegated, mottled foliage. Leaves are oval and up to 8 inches long. Green- or copper-tinted catkin-like racemes appear periodically during the year. Stunning color addition to any sunny garden. Often used in place of flowering annuals. Excellent for use in well-drained containers.

Height: 2 m.

Flowers: all year

Type: TShr

Hardy in: zones 9-11 (5 Celsius)

Sowing instructions: Germinates in 8-12 weeks at 18-23 Celsius

Planting instructions: Welldrained, loamy or sandy soil in full sun or partial shade.

Warning: All parts of plant arepoisonous if ingested