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Euphorbiaceae
Fiji Fire Plant
Acalypha wilkesiana
Passion and tropical energy.
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Genus
- Acalypha
- Native to
- Fiji, Vanuatu, Pacific Islands
- Bloom season
- Year-Round
- Type
- Evergreen shrub
- Height
- 2-3 meters
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Well-drained, fertile
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 10-12
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- The Fiji fire plant is grown primarily for its stunning multicolored foliage rather than its small flowers.
- It was named after Captain Charles Wilkes of the United States Exploring Expedition.
- The leaves can display a dazzling mix of red, copper, pink, and green on a single plant.
- In tropical regions, it is one of the most popular hedge plants.
- The tiny catkin-like flower spikes are often hidden beneath the dramatic foliage.
Color meanings
0
Passion
1
Vibrancy
2
Exotic beauty