Acalypha hispida

This plant needs a humid environment, and frequent watering during the summer growing season. A. hispida has plain, green leaves, but compensates by producing masses of long, bright red inflorescences that hang down and give rise to its popular name of "Cat's Tails". The brightly colored pendulous tassels are extremely showy. Acalypha species require full sun, well-drained soil, and careful pruning to prevent them from becoming leggy. .

Similar plants:

• Acalypha godseffiana (Copper Leaf, Beefsteak Plant, Fire dragon, Jacobs coat, Match-me-if-you-can, Three-seeded Mercury)
• Acalypha godseffiana 'Heterophylla' (Copper Leaf, Beefsteak Plant, Fire Dragon, Jacobs Coat)
• Acalypha hispaniolae, Acalypha pendula (Strawberry Firetails, Dwarf Cat Tails, Kitten's Tail, Trailing Acalypha, Firetail Chenille Plant)
• Acalypha Inferno (Flame Copper leaf)
• Acalypha wilkesiana (Fire Dragon Acalypha, Hoja de Cobre, Copper Leaf)