Acalypha hispaniolae (Strawberry Firetails) - Image 1

Botanical names: Acalypha hispaniolae, Acalypha pendula

Common names: Strawberry Firetails, Dwarf Cat Tails, Kitten's Tail, Trailing Acalypha, Firetail Chenille Plant

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Origin: Haiti and Dominican Republic

Groundcover and low-growing 2ft plantSemi-shadeFull sunDry conditionsModerate waterRed, crimson, vinous flowers
Acalypha hispaniolae (Strawberry Firetails) plant with numerous fuzzy red catkin-like flowers and green leaves.


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Acalypha pendula, Kittens Tail Copper Leaf

Dwarf Cat Tails, Kitten's Tail, Trailing Acalypha. A spectacular plant for a hanging basket, container or ground cover. Foxtail-shaped bright red flowers year around!

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot