Chenille plant (Acalypha hispida)
Family: Euphorbiaceae
This species is native to southeast Asia but is grown worldwide as an ornamental. It blooms throughout the year with unusual, fuzzy stalks of bright-colored flowers. It is often grown as a houseplant, but it requires a sunny location for proper flowering. The chenille plant is at is best when planted outdoors in full sun in a tropical climate.
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Tags:
bright, flower, indoor, ornamental, shrub, sun, tropical
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Cultivation: Large shrub for USDA hardiness zones 10 to 11. Grows best in partial to full sun with moderate to high moisture.
Size: Reaches 6' to 12' (1.8 m to 3.7 m) tall with a spread of 4' to 6' (1.2 m to 1.8 m).
Flowering: Blooms year-round.
Propagation: cuttings.
Size: Reaches 6' to 12' (1.8 m to 3.7 m) tall with a spread of 4' to 6' (1.2 m to 1.8 m).
Flowering: Blooms year-round.
Propagation: cuttings.