Acalypha hispida (Cat Tail) - Image 36

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 MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeSeaside, salt tolerant plant
Acalypha hispida (Cat Tail) red hanging flower plant with green leaves in full view


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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.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot