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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

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantSemi-shadeFull sunWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryRed, crimson, vinous flowers
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Acalypha hispaniolae (Strawberry Firetails) plant with fuzzy red flower spikes and small green leaves.
Acalypha hispaniolae (Strawberry Firetails) with soft red flowers among round green serrated foliage.
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Acalypha pendula, Kittens Tail Copper Leaf

4796 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!
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Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
4 plants in stock
$19.95

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