Acalypha 'Chenile Firetail'

Acalypha Pendula

Growth Habit Trailing
Mature Height 6-12
Cold Hardy Upper 20'S
Bloom Time Spring To Fall
Temperature Warm
Light Full Sun To Partial Shade
Container 1 Gallon Or Baskets
Plants Container 2 - 4
Bloom Size 3 To 5 Inches Long
Fertilizer Moderate Balanced Fertilizer
Pinching Pinch 2-3 Weeks After Planting And Once More 5-6 Weeks After Planting.
Native to the South Pacific, the Chenille Firetail is an evergreen plant that can grow to be approximately 12’ tall, but can remain smaller as a container plant with continual pruning. With large, bright green heart-shaped leaves accenting the soft, fuzzy, exotic red and pendulous flowers resembling of chenille yarn, hence its name. Other common descriptions include Foxtail, Monkey Tail and Red-hot Cat’s Tail. Thriving in tropical conditions, the Chenille Firetail is commonly used in dramatic landscape design and hanging baskets. The hanging flowers can grow to about 18” long creating a natural chandelier!

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