Chenille Firetail Acalypha Starter Plants (3) – Red Cat Tail, 4–6" Tall, Bare-root Soil Ball

About This Plant

Chenille Firetail, also known as Red Cat Tail, (Acalypha hispida) is a tropical flowering shrub prized for lush green foliage and long, cascading fuzzy red flower spikes. This listing features 3 live starter plants, each approximately 4–6 inches tall, in a rooted soil ball and without a nursery pot.

What You Will Receive

3 live Chenille Firetail Acalypha starter plants • Height: approximately 4–6 inches each • Shipped with rooted soil balls (no nursery pots) • Healthy, rooted plants • Secure packaging for safe arrival

Care and Growing Information

• Common Name: Chenille Plant, Red Cat Tail
• Botanical Name: Acalypha hispida
• Plant Type: Tropical flowering shrub
• Growth Stage: Starter plants
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
• Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Mature Height: 5–8 feet
• Growth Rate: Fast
• USDA Zones: 9–11
• Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant in a warm, bright location with fertile, well-draining soil. Water regularly during establishment and prune lightly to encourage fuller, bushier growth. Protect young plants from frost, as they thrive best in warm tropical and subtropical climates.

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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