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Acalypha hispida (Red-Hot Cattail, Chenille Plant)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 182114



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Euphorbiales
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Genus: Acalypha
Species: Acalypha hispida
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Perennial
  • Poisonous
  • Tropical
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • Flowers Continuously
Flowering End edit
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Dark
Leaf Shape edit
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Suitable For edit
  • Container/Patio
  • Hanging Basket
  • Wall/Trellis
  • Bog Garden/Waterside
  • Greenhouse
  • Indoor
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Moist
Soil pH edit
  • 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic)
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Red
Wildlife Value edit
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Stem Cutting
Skill Level edit
  • Some Experience
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  • Propagate by 4-inch stem cuttings taken during active growth. edit | delete
  • Cut back plant each spring to maintain compact size and renew growth. edit | delete
  • Feed monthly with dilute solution. edit | delete
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Stephinalta (211) wrote on Sep 27 2008
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If in Zones other then the ones listed: Place in high light (southern exposure) during fall and winter, and medium light in spring and summer. Prefers morning sun. Needs high light for good flowering.

Keep soil evenly moist. Mist leaves with tepid water; never mist flowers, it will cause them to rot. Raise humidity as high as possible

This is a VERY tropical plant, must maintain temperatures in the 80s for best growth. Tolerates temperatures of 70s during the day and 60s at night.


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