Chenille plant

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Chenille plants for sale | Chenille plants are eye-catching tropical plants renowned for their unique, long, fuzzy, red catkin-like blooms.

Chenille plant (Acalypha) fuzzy, long hanging, dangling, year-round bright red flower spikes, red hot cat's tail bloom, high light [DETAILS]

Caring for the Chenille Plant is essential for its overall health and longevity. This tropical plant requires consistent watering, as it prefers moist soil. It is important to avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. Additionally, regular pruning is necessary to maintain the plant's shape and prevent it from becoming too leggy.

Also known as Acalypha hispida, this tropical plant is native to the Pacific Islands and thrives in warm climates. The fuzzy red flowers resemble chenille yarn, hence the name.

These fun and funky flowers will add a big dose of personality to your springtime garden!

Anyone looking for an ornamental shrub that will happily grow and flower in a sunny to semi-shaded position need to look no further than the chenille plant (Acalypha hispida). With its striking red flowers and gorgeous heart-shaped leaves, this tropical old-fashioned favourite is making a well-deserved comeback, says horticulturist Claire Bickle, who writes about this red-hot wonder in the May issue of our magazine.⁠

Chenille plant

With its fuzzy, caterpillar-like flowers, a chenille hanging plant adds drama and texture...