{"product_id":"giant-chenille-plant-acalypha-hispida-live-starter-tropical-red-flowering-plant-hummingbird-butterfly-garden","title":"Giant Chenille Plant – Acalypha Hispida Live Starter | Tropical Red Flowering Plant | Hummingbird \u0026 Butterfly Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd dramatic tropical color and texture to your garden with this live Giant Chenille Plant (Acalypha hispida). This striking ornamental is known for its long, fuzzy, cascading red flower clusters that resemble soft chenille tassels and create an impressive display when the plant reaches maturity. Its lush green foliage and unusual blooms make it an eye-catching choice for tropical gardens, patio containers, hanging displays, and pollinator-friendly landscapes. This listing is for one healthy, well-rooted starter plant shipped without a pot. Starter plants naturally vary in height and fullness, and mature flowering photos are for reference to show how the plant can develop with proper care.\u003cbr\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 1 live Giant Chenille Plant starter\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Healthy, well-rooted young plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Size and fullness may naturally vary\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Shipped without pot with root ball protected for transit\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🌼 Growing Information\u003cbr\u003eCommon Name: Giant Chenille Plant, Red Hot Cattail\u003cbr\u003eBotanical Name: Acalypha hispida\u003cbr\u003ePlant Type: Tropical evergreen flowering shrub\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Stage: Young rooted starter plant\u003cbr\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Fertile, organic-rich, well-draining soil\u003cbr\u003eWatering: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging\u003cbr\u003eMature Height: Approximately 6–10 feet in favorable tropical conditions\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Habit: Upright, branching tropical shrub\u003cbr\u003eFlower Color: Bright red\u003cbr\u003eFlower Type: Long, fuzzy, pendulous tassel-like blooms\u003cbr\u003eBloom Season: Extended flowering in warm conditions\u003cbr\u003eHumidity: Moderate to high humidity preferred\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: Approximately 10–11\u003cbr\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e💡 Care Tip: Pot your Giant Chenille starter promptly after arrival, with a 4-inch container being a suitable initial size for a small starter plant. Keep it in a warm, protected location with bright light while it recovers from shipping, then gradually introduce stronger sunlight. Maintain consistent moisture without leaving the roots waterlogged. Temporary wilting, yellowing, or minor leaf loss can occur after transit and should improve as the root system establishes and fresh growth develops.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hope's Tropical Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67599964766529,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/0758\/0993\/files\/Salinandari_9.52-2026-09-30T135614.390.jpg?v=1790751388","url":"https:\/\/faithfolkstudio.com\/products\/giant-chenille-plant-acalypha-hispida-live-starter-tropical-red-flowering-plant-hummingbird-butterfly-garden","provider":"Faith Folk Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}