Usos en Paisajismo
Etiquetas de Estilo
Guía de Cultivo para el Sur de Florida
Requisitos de Luz
Requisitos de Agua
Once established (12–18 months), Louisiana Red Acalypha is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Moderate water once established. Water 2x per week in dry season. Rainy season rainfall usually sufficient. Excellent drainage essential.
Suelo y Fertilización
Fertilizer: Balanced slow-release 8-2-12. Micronutrients in limestone soils for best color.
Schedule: February, May, September with slow-release balanced fertilizer.
Tolerancia a la Sal
- Altura Madura
- 4–8 ft
- Ancho Maduro
- 3–6 ft
- Tasa de Crecimiento
- fast
- Demanda de Agua
- 3/10
- Grado Florida
- Florida #1
- Costo Instalado
- $$
- Zonas USDA
- 10a, 10b, 11
- Estado FLEPPC
- None
- Calificación Iguana
- 5/10
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Preguntas Frecuentes
How fast does Louisiana Red Acalypha grow in South Florida?
Louisiana Red Acalypha has a fast growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.
Is Louisiana Red Acalypha safe for pets?
Louisiana Red Acalypha is not safe for pets. Euphorbiaceae — milky sap mildly toxic if ingested. Low landscape risk.
How much water does Louisiana Red Acalypha need in South Florida?
Low water needs (3/10). Once established (12–18 months), Louisiana Red Acalypha is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Can Louisiana Red Acalypha tolerate salt air in South Florida?
Louisiana Red Acalypha has moderate salt tolerance (4/10). It can handle some coastal exposure but should be protected from direct ocean spray.
Is Louisiana Red Acalypha available in Miami-Dade County?
In Miami-Dade County, Louisiana Red Acalypha is classified as: allowed. Allowed.
Disponibilidad por Condado en el Sur de Florida
Miami-Dade County
Allowed. Non-restricted non-native.
USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.
Ver Guía del Condado →Broward County
Allowed. Popular in Broward HOA communities.
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.
Ver Guía del Condado →Palm Beach County
Allowed. Cold sensitivity limits northern Palm Beach County.
USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.
Ver Guía del Condado →Collier County
Allowed. Used in Naples area landscapes.
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.
Ver Guía del Condado →Monroe County
Allowed. Low salt tolerance — inland or protected sites.
USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.
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