Dwarf Chenille, Firetail, Cat Tail, Bastard Copperleaf, Everglades Copperleaf, Strawberry Firetails, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha chamaedrifolia, Acalypha repens
Acalypha reptans (Dwarf Chenille) is a compact, somewhat trailing evergreen shrub noted for its unusual and eye-catching, crimson flower spikes, up to 3 in. long (7 cm). Free-flowering, the blossoms are produced sporadically throughout the year. They stand out against the foliage of dark green, ovate leaves. Wonderfully exotic, Dwarf Chenille thrives in hot, humid summer climates. Easy to grow, it is excellent in containers, hanging baskets, as a houseplant or seasonal annual.
| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 24, H2 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Common names | Cat Tail, Copperleaf |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Florida |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 24, H2 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Common names | Cat Tail, Copperleaf |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Florida |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
How many Acalypha reptans (Dwarf Chenille) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Acalypha reptans (Dwarf Chenille) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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