Acalypha hispida (Cat Tail) - Image 21

Botanical name: Acalypha hispida

Common names: Cat Tail, Chenille Plant, Red Hot Cattail, Foxtail, Red Hot Poker

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Origin: East Indies

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyRed, crimson, vinous flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeSeaside, salt tolerant plant
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Acalypha hispida (Cat Tail) red dangling flower plant with large green leaves on branches
Acalypha hispida (Cat Tail) with long red flower spikes hanging down among broad green leaves
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Acalypha hispida, Cat Tail, Chenille plant

1003 Acalypha hispida, Cat Tail, Chenille plant

Cat tail, Chenille plant - very popular everbloomer with long red cat tails - pendulous flowers. Large, fast growing full shrub.
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Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
5 Plants in stock
$39.95

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