Acalphya wilkesiana 'Macafee Ana'
Botanical Information
Genus | Acalphya |
Species | wilkesiana |
Cultivar | 'Macafee Ana' |
Category | Tropicals |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | Cool season protection required under glass. |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 1 - 1.82 m |
Spread | 1 - 1.82 m |
Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
Shape | Spreading. |
Landscape | Beds, borders, container planting and specimen planting. |
Propagation | Cuttings. |
Cultivation | Full sun and partial-shade. Well-drained and moist soil. |
Pests | Scale insects, spider mites, whiteflies and mealybugs may be a problem. Downy mildew, powdery mildew, rust leaf spots and fungal root rot may occur. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description | The leaves are oblong, acutely pointed with serrated margins. |
Colour Description | The leaves are a greenish-yellow and green. |