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Java White Acalypha (Acalypha wilkesiana 'Java White') growing in South Florida
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Java White Acalypha — South Florida Plant Guide

Acalypha wilkesiana 'Java White'

Family: Euphorbiaceae · Shrub

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Usos no Paisagismo

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Tags de Estilo

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Guia de Cultivo para o Sul da Flórida

Requisitos de Luz

Full SunPartial Sun

Requisitos de Água

Low3/10

Once established (12–18 months), Java White Acalypha is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.

Moderate water once established. Water 2x per week during dry season; rainy season rainfall usually sufficient for established plants. Good drainage essential. More drought tolerant than A. hispida.

Solo e Fertilização

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Fertilizer: Balanced slow-release 8-2-12 plus micronutrients in limestone soils.

Schedule: February, May, September with slow-release balanced fertilizer.

Tolerância ao Sal

Moderate (4/10) — some protection from direct spray recommended
Altura Madura
48 ft
Largura Madura
36 ft
Taxa de Crescimento
fast
Demanda de Água
3/10
Grau Florida
Florida #1
Custo Instalado
$$
Zonas USDA
10a, 10b, 11
Status FLEPPC
None
Classificação Iguana
5/10

Onde Comprar no Sul da Flórida

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Perguntas Frequentes

How fast does Java White Acalypha grow in South Florida?

Java White Acalypha has a fast growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.

Is Java White Acalypha safe for pets?

Java White Acalypha is not safe for pets. Euphorbiaceae — milky sap mildly toxic if ingested. Low risk in landscape settings.

How much water does Java White Acalypha need in South Florida?

Low water needs (3/10). Once established (12–18 months), Java White Acalypha is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.

Can Java White Acalypha tolerate salt air in South Florida?

Java White Acalypha has moderate salt tolerance (4/10). It can handle some coastal exposure but should be protected from direct ocean spray.

Is Java White Acalypha available in Miami-Dade County?

In Miami-Dade County, Java White Acalypha is classified as: allowed. Allowed.

Disponibilidade por Município no Sul da Flórida

Miami-Dade County

Allowed

Allowed. Common in HOA landscapes throughout Miami-Dade.

USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.

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Broward County

Allowed

Allowed. Popular in Broward HOA communities.

USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.

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Palm Beach County

Allowed

Allowed. Cold sensitivity limits northern Palm Beach County exposure.

USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.

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Collier County

Allowed

Allowed. Used in Naples area landscapes.

USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.

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Monroe County

Allowed

Allowed. Moderate salt tolerance — inland or protected Keys sites.

USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.

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