Plant Families

ACALYPHA HIS-ALBA

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Acalypha hispida ‘Alba’, commonly known as the White Chenille Plant or White Cat’s Tail, is a striking ornamental shrub known for its unique, long, fuzzy white flower spikes that resemble cat tails. A rare cultivar of the popular red-flowering Acalypha hispida, this tropical beauty is grown for its unusual floral display and lush green foliage. Perfect for borders or container gardening in warm climates. Supplied in a 1-inch net pot — plant directly with the net pot into the ground or a larger planter.

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ACALYPHA HIS-ALBA

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🎁 Free Grow Bags with orders: ₹199 (1 bag) | ₹299 (2 bags) | ₹499 (4 bags)

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Category – Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 10 inches
3.Watering – When the top inch of soil is dry
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Medium
2.Full Plant Height – 3 to 5 feet
3.Leaves Color – Bright green, heart-shaped
4.Flowers – White, fluffy, cat-tail-like pendulous spikes
5.Type – Outdoor ornamental shrub; also suitable for large containers
6.Feed – Balanced fertilizer every 4 to 6 weeks during growing season
7.Watering – Moderate to high; keep soil evenly moist
8.Soil – Rich, well-draining loam
9.Sunlight – Full sun to filtered light
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–90°F (18°C–32°C); frost-sensitive

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a warm, sunny location with well-draining soil.
2.Dig a hole twice as wide and equal in depth to the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) in the hole.
4.Fill in with soil, gently firm around the base.
5.Water deeply and mulch to retain soil moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Acalypha hispida ‘Alba’
2.Common names: White Chenille Plant, White Cat’s Tail, White Acalypha
3.Hindi: सफेद पूंछ फूल झाड़ी (Safed Pūnchh Phool Jhāṛī)
4.Tamil: வெள்ளை பூச்ச尾ச் செடி (Veḷḷai Pūccivai Ceṭi)
5.Telugu: తెల్ల రబ్బాటు పూవు మొక్క (Tella Rabbaṭu Pūvu Mokka)
6.Kannada: ಬಿಳಿ ಬೆಕ್ಕಿನ ತಲೆ ಹೂ ಗಿಡ (Biḷi Bekkina Tale Hū Gida)
7.Marathi: पांढऱ्या शेपटीच्या फुलांचे झाड (Pāṇḍhryā Śēpaṭīcyā Phulān̄ce Jhāḍ)
8.Malayalam: വെളുത്ത പൂവുള്ള പൂച്ചവാല ചെടി (Veḷutta Pūvuḷḷa Pūccavāla Ceṭi)