Overview

Acalypha wilkesiana 'Musaica' is a bushy conservatory greenhouse in the genus Acalypha, part of the Euphorbiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Acalypha wilkesiana 'Musaica' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1b. Suggested uses include patio and container plants and low maintenance.

About

Acalypha wilkesiana 'Musaica' (Jacob's coat 'Musaica') is a bushy evergreen cultivar of the Acalypha genus, which includes shrubs and trees known for their simple leaves and racemes of small flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade, preferring a sheltered east- or south-facing aspect. It grows well in a variety of soil types, including chalk, clay, and sand, with moist but well-drained conditions and a range of pH levels. Suitable for patios and containers, it is a low-maintenance plant best cultivated after the last frost and propagated by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Acalypha

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

East-facing, South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1b

Plant details

Acalypha wilkesiana 'Musaica' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants, Shrubs

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Patio and container plants, Low Maintenance

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Acalypha wilkesiana 'Musaica'

Propagation

Softwood cuttings in early spring, Semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer

Pest resistance

Glasshouse whitefly, Glasshouse red spider mite, Mealybugs, Scale insects

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions