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Firetail Chenille Plant Acalypha pendula
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Details
Features
Fluffy masses of bright red flower spikes periodically during the year
Adaptable As HouseplantHeat TolerantCharacteristics
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:ShortGarden Height:3 - 5 InchesSpacing:15 - 18 InchesSpread:15 - 18 InchesFlower Colors:RedFlower Shade:RedFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:TrailingContainer Role:SpillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunThe 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:EasyBloom Time:Planting To FrostHardiness Zones:9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11bWater Category:AverageUses:ContainerUses Notes:Use in containers, window boxes and hanging baskets
Maintenance Notes:easy care
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20 Reviews
515443121Browse reviews from people who have grown this plant.-
Bobby, 3 years ago
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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, 5 years ago -
This is my most favorite plant because of its unusual flowers.
Doc Jackson, South Carolina, United States, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 11 years ago -
jus give PLENTY & plenty water & is easy & gorgeous
Doc, 12 years ago -
BEAUTIFUL plant!
Greg Crossman, Ontario, Canada, 12 years ago -
Paula, Minnesota, United States, 12 years ago
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