Red-hot Cats tail. An unusual houseplant with showy tassels of tiny flowers. Max Height 1.4m. Max Spread 1.2m. Flowers August to October. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 65°F / 17°C. Skin and eye irritant/harmful if eaten.
Acalypha hispida
An unusual houseplant with showy tassels of tiny flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Acalypha |
|---|---|
| Species | hispida |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Red-hot Cats tail |
| Flower Colour | red |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.4m |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Spread | 1.2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | August, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 65°F / 17°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Mist regularly, Dead head after flowering, Keep permanently moist |
| Border | Conservatory plant, Houseplant |
| Toxicity | Skin and eye irritant/harmful if eaten |
| Pruning | Cut back flowered shoots to encourage new growth |
| Pruning Time | After flowering |
| Pests and diseases | Red spider mite, Scale |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Top dress in spring |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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