Botanical Name: Common Names:
Acalypha reptans Stephie Red Cats Tail, Firetail, Chenille Plant,Red Cats Tail, Firetail, Chenille Plant,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers Mat Forming, Prostrate, Spreading
Description:
Attractive low-growing spreading perennial with serrated lance-shape leaves and 10cm long fluffy red flowers during spring and summer. Great for rockeries or hanging baskets. Grows approx. 25cm H x 60cm W. CAUTION Harmful if eaten/skin & eye irritant.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Groundcover, Indoor Plant, Rockery, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Mealy Bugs, Mites, White Fly
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Euphobiaceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: High
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