Acalypha pendula

Also Known As

Acalypha chamaedrifolia
Acalypha pendula 'Firetail'
Acalypha repens 'Firetail'
Chenille Plant
Dwarf Chenille
Trailing Red Cattail

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 4"-8"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

8b-12

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Acalypha pendula plant details

Acalypha pendula is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter red flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acalypha pendula

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: euphorbiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: container plant, houseplant, showy, velvety

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acalypha pendula

USDA Zones: 8b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A favorite with children, this stunning, trailing Chenille Plant has blossoms that begin as wispy buttons and elongate into fuzzy cones. At maturity, they become 3-4" long streamers.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

(Acalypha repens) a mounding cascading plant which produces long fuzzy red cattails...flowering all year...likes bright light to full sun...easy,pretty,and unique..

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Fuzzy crimson blooms are borne intermittently through the year. A trailing evergreen which is excellent for hanging baskets and mixed container gardens with foliage and blooms spilling over the edges.

By: Almost Eden

Great for hanging baskets, this is the popular "chenille plant" with fuzzy rose red catkins that droop from pendulous stems year round. Also a good choice for spilling out of window boxes.