Plant Families

ACALYPHA HISPIDA

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Acalypha hispida, commonly known as Chenille Plant or Red Hot Cattail, is a striking ornamental shrub noted for its long, fuzzy, red flower spikes that resemble chenille yarn. It is a fast-growing, tropical plant that adds a vibrant, exotic touch to gardens and patios.

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ACALYPHA HISPIDA

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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 – Maintain consistent moisture; avoid waterlogging
4.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy to moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 3 to 6 feet
3.Leaves Color – Bright green, ovate leaves
4.Flowers – Bright red, fuzzy, tail-like inflorescences
5.Type – Flowering shrub for borders, patios, or containers
6.Feed – Balanced fertilizer every 2–4 weeks in growing season
7.Watering – Regular watering; prefers evenly moist soil
8.Soil – Rich, well-drained loamy soil
9.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 20°C–32°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Prepare a hole twice the width of the root ball.
2.Place the sapling upright and fill the hole with nutrient-rich soil.
3.Gently press down the soil and water thoroughly.
4.Ensure it gets bright light and protect from strong wind.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Acalypha hispida
2.Common names: Chenille Plant, Red Hot Cattail, Philippine Medusa
3.Hindi: रेशमी माला पौधा
4.Tamil: செணில் செடி
5.Telugu: చెనిల్ మొక్క
6.Kannada: ಚೆನಿಲ್ ಸಸಿ
7.Marathi: चेनिल वनस्पती
8.Malayalam: ചെനിൽ സസ്യങ്ങൾ