Firetail Chenille Plant Acalypha pendula

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Exposure

Part Sun to Sun

Flower Season

Spring
Summer

Mature Size

Height: 3" - 5"

Spread: 15" - 18"

Height: 8cm - 13cm

Spread: 38cm - 46cm

Details

3 - 5 Inches
15 - 18 Inches
15 - 18 Inches
8cm - 13cm
38cm - 46cm
38cm - 46cm

Features

Fluffy masses of bright red flower spikes periodically during the year

Adaptable As Houseplant

Heat Tolerant

Characteristics

Plant Type:
Annual

Height Category:
Short

Garden Height:
3 - 5 Inches 8cm - 13cm

Spacing:
15 - 18 Inches 38cm - 46cm

Spread:
15 - 18 Inches 38cm - 46cm

Flower Colors:
Red

Flower Shade:
Red

Foliage Colors:
Green

Foliage Shade:
Green

Habit:
Trailing

Container Role:
Spiller

Plant Needs

Light Requirement:
Part Sun to Sun

The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

Maintenance Category:
Easy

Bloom Time:
Planting To Frost

Hardiness Zones:
9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b

Water Category:
Average

Uses:
Container

Uses Notes:

Use in containers, window boxes and hanging baskets

Maintenance Notes:

easy care

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Bobby
, 4 years ago

After having the Firetail for a year, another plant began to block its access to sunlight. I gently-and with my fingers crossed-dug up and relocated. To my surprised, the Firetail LOVED the new, sunnier, hotter spot. Best it has looked since I bought it!

Casual Pete
, California
, United States
, 6 years ago

This is my most favorite plant because of its unusual flowers.

Doc Jackson
, South Carolina
, United States
, 10 years ago

Really neat, fun plant. Needs to be kept damp as will dry out quickly. Great conversation starter. "Tails" are fluffy to the touch.

Victoria Ayres
, Ontario
, Canada
, 10 years ago

Really neat, fun plant. Needs to be kept damp as will dry out quickly. Great conversation starter. "Tails" are fluffy to the touch.

Victoria Ayres
, Ontario
, Canada
, 10 years ago

We love this plant. Looks lovely in a changing pot and is easy to care for. Unfortunately it did not survive our winter. NO

Therese
, Oregon
, United States
, 11 years ago

Really wonderful plant, especially since it is so unique. i"v had it indoors all winter, and look forward to planting it outside in container in a few weeks (zone 7/8). I have to figure out how to prune it. It got leggy inside; I didn't know to prune it. I'd like to try the dwarf version since I only have a balcony.

CMS
, 13 years ago

jus give PLENTY & plenty water & is easy & gorgeous

Doc
, 13 years ago

BEAUTIFUL plant!

Greg Crossman
, Ontario
, Canada
, 13 years ago

Paula
, Minnesota
, United States
, 13 years ago

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