Popular as Red Hot Cat’s Tail, Acalypha hispida is an ornamental plant that prettifies your garden with its striking beauty. A tropical shrub, it has derived its name from its unique appearance featuring breathtaking furry pendulous flower clusters in the shades of red to purple that looks like caterpillar tails or soft chenille yarn. Hence, it is also called the Chenille Plant. These beautiful flower spikes are complemented with a lush backdrop of large, bright green heart-shaped leaves, adding to their mesmerizing look. Plant it in your outdoor garden or grow it as a houseplant, it will certainly beautify your space. 

Features

• Tropical Ornamental Plant
• Features hairy small hanging flower spikes with a backdrop of large green heart-shaped leaves
• Grows in warm humid climates
• Can grow up to 1.5 to 2 meters in cultivation
• Can be grown indoors and outdoors
• Ideal for garden landscaping

Maintenance

• Required full sun to partial shade
  
• Use well-drained and moist soil
  
• Water regularly but avoid soil sogging
  
• Allow soil surface to dry before watering
  
• Prune regularly to promote bushier growth 

Pet Friendly 

• Toxic to humans and pets