Acalypha chamaedrifolia
RED CAT'S TAIL, DWARF CHENILLE
Euphorbiaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9b-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind
0.3m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

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Origins: USA, Caribbean

Other Botanical Names: Acalypha adscendens, A. corchorifolia, A. hispaniolae, A. hotteana, A. reptans, Croton chamaedrifolius, Cupamenis chamedrifolia, C. reptans, Ricinocarpus chamaedrifolius

Other Common Names: Fire Tail

 
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Acalypha chamaedrifolia
RED CAT'S TAIL, DWARF CHENILLE
Euphorbiaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9b-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind
0.3m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

FEATURES

Flowers: crimson-red

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: mid green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean & cottage designs

Uses: informal edging, hanging basket, mass planting, groundcovers, spillover, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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