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Acalypha hispida

Species
  • Icon of shrub form Shrub
Family Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms Acalypha densiflora, Acalypha sanderi, Ricinocarpus hispidus
Common names Chenille Plant, Red Hot Cats Tail

Climatic Suitability
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Acalypha hispida: multiple plants with leaf and flower detail growing in garden bed
Credit: Norman Jamison
Acalypha hispida: multiple plants with leaf and flower detail growing in garden bed
Credit: Christian Grenier
Acalypha hispida: multiple plants with leaf and flower detail growing in garden bed
Credit: margaritarestrepou
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Form

Height in cultivation 2 – 3 m
Spread in cultivation 2 – 3 m
Origin Exotic
Flower colour Red
Flower period autumn, summer
Leaf loss Evergreen

Site

Urban space type Garden, park, street
Use mass planting, screen
Water use Moderate

Performance

Shade tolerance Full sun Part shade
Tolerance No drought
No frost
Soil Salinity Moderate
Growth rate Fast
Biodiversity Insect Pollinator
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Climate Suitability

Climate suitability

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