Red hot cat's tail
Acalypha hispida 'Alba'
Also known as
Chenille plant, Philippines Medusa, Fox tail
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Partial Shade
Moderate watering
Tender
13b
USDA zone
18°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
2m | Max | 2m |
1m | Min | 1m |
Flowering
-
spring
-
summer
-
autumn
-
winter
Red hot cat's tail Overview
The leaves of this Acalypha are shiny and bright green. The flowers are long, pendulous green-white and catkin-like. Plants are poisonous to animals.
Common problems with Red hot cat's tail
How to propagate Red hot cat's tail
Cuttings
By softwood, greenwood or semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
Other uses of Red hot cat's tail
Grown for its striking flowers