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Acalypha

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Acalypha
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Fact sheet

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Lightfull sun to partial shade

“Thriving in full sun to partial shade” — Acalypha (Chenille Plant) | Series & Growing Guide

Watermoderate fertility

“and moderate fertility (pH 6.0–6.5)” — Acalypha (Chenille Plant) | Series & Growing Guide

Soil pH6–6.5

“well-drained soil, and moderate fertility (pH 6.0–6.5)” — Acalypha (Chenille Plant) | Series & Growing Guide

Hardiness zones10+ as perennial; 5–9 as annual

“10+ as perennial; 5–9 as annual” — Acalypha - How to grow & care

Propagationsticking cuttings

“begin propagation by promptly sticking fresh cuttings” — Acalypha (Chenille Plant) | Series & Growing Guide

Transplantspring after frost in mild zones (10+); grown as an annual in cooler zones (5–9)

“spring after frost in mild zones (10+); grown as an annual in cooler zones (5–9)” — Acalypha - How to grow & care

Toxicitysap can irritate pets (varies by species/cultivar)

“sap can irritate pets (varies by species/cultivar)” — Acalypha - How to grow & care

Indoorssome species can be grown indoors with strong light

“some species can be grown indoors with strong light” — Acalypha - How to grow & care

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