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Also known as
common three-seeded mercury, common three-seeded mercury, common three-seeded mercury, rhombic three-seeded-mercury, rhomboid mercury, copperleaf, rhombic copper-leaf, three-seeded-mercury, ricinelle rhomboide and diamond threeseed mercury
Taxonomy
Acalypha rhomboidea
Acalypha
Euphorbiaceae
Malpighiales

How to care for Acalypha Rhomboidea

How often to water your Acalypha Rhomboidea

every 9
Acalypha Rhomboidea needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Finding light for common three-seeded mercury in your home

a window
Acalypha Rhomboidea love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Acalypha Rhomboidea does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Acalypha Rhomboidea in your home 🏡.

How to fertilize Acalypha Rhomboidea

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Acalypha Rhomboidea after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Acalypha Rhomboidea can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!
Water Needs
Acalypha Rhomboidea prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Acalypha Rhomboidea requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Acalypha Rhomboidea does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Acalypha Rhomboidea should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Acalypha Rhomboidea grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Propagation
The seeds of Acalypha Rhomboidea can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.
Care Summary for Acalypha Rhomboidea
Acalypha Rhomboidea
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
