Chenille-plant
NameChenille-plant
Species NameAcalypha hispida
Common NameChenille Plant
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)3
Container Typenone
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresmulti-stemmed, woody
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)120
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesThe most striking feature is its numerous pendulous, bright red, fuzzy flower spikes, giving it the common name 'Red Hot Cat's Tail'.
Description
This specimen is a vibrant Chenille Plant, known for its striking, long, fuzzy red inflorescences that resemble chenille fabric. It exhibits a natural, bushy growth habit with multiple stems and large green leaves, thriving in a garden setting rather than as a cultivated bonsai.
