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DWARF CHENILLE Unique Ground CoverTropical Live Plant Unusual Fuzzy Red Flowers Starter Size 4 Inch Pot Emerald TM

DWARF CHENILLE Unique Ground CoverTropical Live Plant Unusual Fuzzy Red Flowers Starter Size 4 Inch Pot Emerald TM
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Acalypha pendula or Dwarf Chenille Plant is a small growing version of the old Chenille Plant with many interesting a versatile uses, and is also commonly known as The Caterpillar Flower, Strawberry Firetails, Red Hot Cats Tail or Kittens Tail.

It bears long lasting, tufted, fuzzy finger sized and shaped bright red flowers that resemble caterpillars, and are showy, unusual and present from mid spring to late fall in the tropics.

This plants small stature, low, growing, draping habit, prolific and showy bloom make it a great choice for ground cover in non traffic areas. It's spreading and cascading habit make it well suited for hanging baskets, urn shaped garden pots, rock gardens or raised beds or walls.

It is easy to grow and establishes quickly, but is not known to readily spread beyond the desired planting area.

Condition: One (1)Mature, well rooted starter size plant growing and shipped in a 4 inch diameter plastic pot. Plant will be a minimum of about 6 to 8 inches tall or long, and unlikely to have bloom or bud at the time of shipping.

*Limited Conditional Warranty: Warranty is limited to guaranteeing plants will arrive safely and in good and healthy condition, and is conditioned on Seller receiving prompt notice (within 24 hours of delivery) of any problem with the condition accompanied by photo validation.

No other additional, extended, or longer term Warranty is expressed, offered or implied.
  • Brand: Emerald Goddess Gardens
  • Common Name: Caterpillar Flower, Strawberry Firetails, Red Hot
  • Bloom Form: Unique to the species. Fuzzy cone.
  • Mature Size: 6 to 12 inches
  • Fragrance: None
  • Suggested Uses: Ground Cover, Bedding, Raised Beds, Planters, Pots, Baskets
  • House Plant Adapative: Yes, but may require supplemental light to flower
  • Country of Origin: USA
  • Limited Conditional Warranty: Healthy Arrival
  • Extended Long Term Warranty: None
  • Manufacturer:Emerald Goddess Gardens TM
  • Climate: Tropical
  • Color: Red
  • Special Features: Low Spreading Grower, Easy to Grow, Unique Showy Bloom
  • Species: Acalypha pendula
  • Sunlight: Full sun to moderate shade
  • USDA Hardiness Zone: 9, 10, 11
  • Watering: Moderate
  • Model: J4-ISO2-67AN
  • Shipping Weight: 2.1875lbs
  • 22 Units in Stock
  • Manufactured by: Emerald Goddess Gardens



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