Acalypha pendula

Acalypha pendula is sometimes called, Red hot cat tails, "Firetail, or "Chenille plant. The medium green oval leaves are spaced along the trailing stems. The flowers line up along the drooping inflorescence to give the look of a red fox tail. A hanging basket of this plant is a real show stopper. The trailing stems will fill a hanging planter in no time. Care of Acalypha pendula This Acalypha will tolerate full sun or partial shade and prefers soil that is kept fairly moist but not soggy. Family: Euphorbiaceae This plant is shipped in a 3.5 - 4 inch pot.