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Euphorbiaceae
Chenille Plant
Acalypha hispida
Passion and warmth.
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Genus
- Acalypha
- Native to
- Malaysia, Papua New Guinea
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Type
- tropical shrub
- Height
- 6-10 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun to part shade
- Soil
- rich, moist, well-drained soil
- Water
- high
- Hardiness
- 10-11
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The drooping, fuzzy red flower spikes can grow up to 18 inches long, resembling lengths of chenille yarn.
- Only female plants produce the showy catkin flowers; male plants are rarely seen in cultivation.
- Chenille plant is a member of the spurge family, related to poinsettias, rubber trees, and castor oil plants.
- In tropical regions, it can bloom continuously throughout the year when given adequate moisture and warmth.
- The genus name Acalypha comes from the Greek word for 'nettle,' as some species have stinging hairs on their leaves.
Color meanings
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love's expression
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tropical allure