Red Cat's Tail (Acalypha chamaedrifolia)
Acalypha chamaedrifolia is a low-growing, spreading perennial herb with attractive foliage and small, fuzzy red flower spikes.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Soil
Well-draining, fertile soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Temperature
Thrives in warm temperatures.
Habitat
Outdoor, Indoor
Fertilizer
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Protect from intense afternoon sun in very hot climates.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Water more frequently in hot, dry weather.
Well-draining, fertile soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Thrives in warm temperatures.
Ideal range 18-25°C; can tolerate brief dips.
Outdoor, Indoor
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
Apply every 4-6 weeks.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Foliage, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot, Groundcover
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Indoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.3-0.6 m
Spread
0.6-1 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Semi-evergreen to deciduous in cooler climates
Leaf Color
Green, Bronze
Leaf Type
Ovate to lanceolate
Flower Size
1-2 cm
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderMalpighiales
- familyEuphorbiaceae
- genusAcalypha
- speciesAcalypha chamaedrifolia
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No