Chenille Firetail Acalypha – 3 Live Starter Plants | 4–6 Inches Tall | Ships Without Pot | Red Cat Tail Tropical Shrub

Add a bold tropical accent to your garden with this set of 3 live Chenille Firetail Acalypha starter plants. Each healthy young plant measures approximately 4–6 inches tall and ships with its rooted soil ball, without a nursery pot, ready for transplanting. Also known as Red Cat Tail, Acalypha hispida is prized for its lush green foliage and long, cascading fuzzy red flower spikes that create a dramatic display in gardens, patios, and containers. These young plants will develop into beautiful flowering shrubs with proper care and warm growing conditions. You will receive healthy live starter plants similar in size and condition to those shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 3 live Chenille Firetail Acalypha starter plants
✔️ Height: approximately 4–6 inches each
✔️ Shipped with rooted soil balls (no nursery pots)
✔️ Healthy, rooted plants
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Chenille Plant, Red Cat Tail
Botanical Name: Acalypha hispida
Plant Type: Tropical flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Starter plants
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Mature Height: 5–8 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 9–11
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant in a warm, bright location with fertile, well-draining soil. Water regularly during establishment and prune lightly to encourage fuller, bushier growth. Protect young plants from frost, as they thrive best in warm tropical and subtropical climates.