Giant Chenille Plant Live Starter – Acalypha hispida | Red Chenille Plant | Tropical Flowering Plant | Hummingbird Garden

Add a tropical touch to your garden or indoor collection with Giant Chenille (Acalypha hispida), a striking flowering plant known for its long, fuzzy red flower clusters. Also called Red Hot Cattails or Chenille Plant, its unusual blooms create an eye-catching display and can attract hummingbirds and other pollinators to suitable outdoor gardens.

This listing is for 1 healthy, well-rooted starter plant growing in a small nursery pot. Plant size and fullness will vary, as these are young starter plants rather than mature specimens. Protect from cold temperatures and gradually acclimate young plants to brighter light after arrival.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 healthy, well-rooted Giant Chenille starter plant
✔️ Acalypha hispida
✔️ Young plant growing in approximately 2.5" x 2.5" x 3" pot
✔️ Distinctive fuzzy red chenille-like flowers as the plant matures
✔️ Tropical flowering plant for warm climates
✔️ Attractive addition to pollinator-friendly gardens

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Giant Chenille Plant
Botanical Name: Acalypha hispida
Plant Type: Tropical evergreen flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Well-rooted starter plant
Sun Requirements: Bright filtered light to partial sun; gradually acclimate to stronger light
Soil: Rich, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
Mature Height: Approximately 6–12 feet in warm outdoor conditions
Growth Rate: Fast under warm, favorable conditions
USDA Zones: 10–12
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Keep this young plant warm and protect it from temperatures below 50°F. After arrival, gradually introduce it to brighter light over several weeks to reduce stress. Provide consistently moist, well-draining soil and avoid letting the root system remain saturated. Prune as needed to encourage a fuller shape.