3 Live Chenille Firetail Acalypha Plants – Acalypha hispida | 4–6 Inches Tall | Ships Bare Root | Tropical Red Cat Tail Plant

Add a unique tropical accent to your garden with this set of 3 live Chenille Firetail Acalypha starter plants, each measuring approximately 4–6 inches tall and shipped bare root (no pot). This stunning tropical ornamental is famous for its long, soft, cascading red flower spikes that resemble fluffy cat tails, making it a striking choice for patios, containers, garden beds, and tropical landscapes.

These are young starter plants that require time to establish before producing their signature blooms. With proper care, warmth, and sunlight, Chenille Firetail Acalypha develops into a lush, bushy shrub covered with vibrant hanging flowers. You will receive healthy plants similar in size and quality to those shown, while listing photos may display mature plants.

You will receive:

✔️ 3 live Chenille Firetail Acalypha plants
✔️ Height: approximately 4–6 inches
✔️ Shipped bare root (no pot)
✔️ Healthy, rooted starter plants
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Chenille Plant, Red Cat Tail, Firetail Acalypha
Botanical Name: Acalypha hispida
Plant Type: Tropical flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Mature Height: 4–8 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 9–11
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant in rich, well-draining soil and provide bright light with regular watering while the plants establish. Light pruning encourages bushier growth and more flowering stems. Protect young plants from frost and prolonged cold temperatures.