Acalphya wilkesiana
'Macafee Ana'
Genus |
Acalphya |
Species |
wilkesiana |
Cultivar |
'Macafee Ana' |
Category |
Tropicals |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
Cool season protection required under glass. |
Height |
1 - 1.82 m |
Spread |
1 - 1.82 m |
Landscape |
Beds, borders, container planting and specimen planting. |
Cultivation |
Full sun and partial-shade. Well-drained and moist soil. |
Shape |
Spreading. |
Growth |
Medium |
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. |
Propagation |
Cuttings. |