Chenille Firetail Acalypha (Acalypha hispida) - 3 Bare-Root Starter Plants, 4–6 Inches

About This Plant

Chenille Plant, Red Cat Tail, Firetail Acalypha (Acalypha hispida) is a tropical flowering shrub known for long, soft red flower spikes that resemble fluffy cat tails. These are starter plants provided as bare-root, intended to grow into a lush, bushy shrub with vibrant hanging flowers when established in suitable conditions.

What You Will Receive

3 live Chenille Firetail Acalypha starter plants. Each plant is approximately 4–6 inches tall. Ships bare root (no pot). Healthy, rooted starter plants with secure packaging for safe arrival.

Growing Information

• Common Name: Chenille Plant, Red Cat Tail, Firetail Acalypha
• Botanical Name: Acalypha hispida
• Plant Type: Tropical flowering shrub
• Growth Stage: Starter plant
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
• Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Mature Height: 4–8 feet
• Growth Rate: Fast
• USDA Zones: 9–11
• Container Friendly: Yes

Care Tip: Plant in rich, well-draining soil and provide bright light with regular watering while the plants establish. Light pruning encourages bushier growth and more flowering stems. Protect young plants from frost and prolonged cold temperatures.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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