Chenille

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Chenille (Acalypha hispida), commonly known as red-hot cat’s tail or chenille plant, is a tropical annual valued for its dramatic, fuzzy, bright red flower spikes that resemble dangling caterpillars. In North Florida and South Georgia, it thrives in warm, humid conditions, producing continuous blooms throughout the growing season. Its upright, arching growth habit makes it ideal for garden beds, containers, and accent plantings where a bold splash of color is desired.

Care Needs:
• Light: Full sun to partial sun
• Water: Keep soil consistently moist; avoid letting soil dry out completely
• Pruning: Remove spent flower spikes and lightly trim to maintain shape
• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during the growing season to support vigorous flowering

Attributes

  • Plant Type
    Annual | Tender perennial
  • USDA Zone
    9 - 11
  • Origin
    New Guinea and surrounding tropical regions
  • Toxicity
    Mildly toxic if ingested
  • Mature Height
    24-48 inches
  • Mature Width
    18-36 inches
  • Soil Preference
    Well-drained, fertile soil
  • Spacing
    18-24 inches
  • Growth Rate
    Fast
  • Critter Resistant
    Somewhat
  • Salt Tolerance
    Low
  • Cold Tolerance
    Low
  • Flowering
    Yes
  • Bloom Period
    Spring through fall
  • Flower Color
    Red
  • Stem Color
    Green
  • Foliage Color
    Green
Chenille
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Chenille

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Chenille (Acalypha hispida), commonly known as red-hot cat’s tail or chenille plant, is a tropical annual valued for its dramatic, fuzzy, bright red flower spikes that resemble dangling caterpillars. In North Florida and South Georgia, it thrives in warm, humid conditions, producing continuous blooms throughout the growing season. Its upright, arching growth habit makes it ideal for garden beds, containers, and accent plantings where a bold splash of color is desired.

Care Needs:
• Light: Full sun to partial sun
• Water: Keep soil consistently moist; avoid letting soil dry out completely
• Pruning: Remove spent flower spikes and lightly trim to maintain shape
• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during the growing season to support vigorous flowering

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