Botanical name | Acalypha hispida |
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Plant Care | Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day. Frost Sensitive Frost Sensitive – Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost. Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned. Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
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Flowers | This plant bears showy red flowers in long, pendant-like catkins. |
Common name(s) | Chenille plant |
Origin | |
Foliage | Acalypha hispida bears bright green foliage. |
Uses in landscape design | This plant is excellent in warm, humid gardens. |
Growth rate | Fast |
Other languages | Apestert (A) |
Acalypha hispida (Chenille plant)
- Botanical name: Acalypha hispida
- Common name(s): Chenille plant
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
A medium-sized shrub with bright green foliage and showy red flowers in long, pendant-like catkins. Excellent in warm, humid gardens.
Family: –
Synonym: –
Botanical Pronunciation: ack-uh-LIFE-uh HISS-pih-duh
Acalypha hispida requirements and features
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Requires moderate maintenance.
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This plant bears showy red flowers in long, pendant-like catkins.
Acalypha hispida bears bright green foliage.