Acalypha wilkesiana 'Tahiti'

Scientific name: Acalypha wilkesiana 'Tahiti'

Common name: Copperleaf, Joseph's Coat, Wilke's Acalypha, 

Family: Euphorbiaceae 

Origin: Fiji and of the South Pacific

Category: Shrub

Photo taken at: Selesa Hillhomes, Bukit Tinggi, Pahang

The species is named in honour of Rear Admiral Charles Wilkes (1798-1877), an American Naval Officer who explored the South Seas during the mid-1800s.

How to grow

Light : Full to partial sun

Soil : Rich, moist and well-draining

Water : Regularly

Prune : Pinch off flower buds and new shoots for a more bushy appearance, prune to desired height and shape

Propagate : Stem cuttings

Features : 

It has beautiful foliage. It can be grown in a container or on the ground. It loves a warm, humid and bright environment.