Chenille plant

Acalypha hispida

Description

Tropical shrub native to New Guinea with distinctive drooping red flower spikes resembling cat tails. Highly ornamental plants valued for their fuzzy, elongated inflorescences.

Growing tips

Keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Provide bright indirect light. Fertilize regularly during growing season. Protect from intense cold and maintain temperatures between 13-24°C.