Acalypha Seeds - All In One For Home Gardens
Suitable for home gardening use
Regular price
$25.87 USD
Sale price
$25.87 USD
Regular price
-
Estimated Delivery:Jun 25 - Jun 29
-
Free Shipping on All Orders
Product description
Acalypha Seeds
Acalypha is a tropical ornamental shrub grown for its distinctive hanging flower spikes and dense evergreen foliage. Suitable for landscape plantings, borders, hedges, and decorative containers in warm climates.
Ornamental Shrub
Evergreen Foliage
Container Suitable
Landscape Plant
Key Features
Decorative Flower Spikes
Produces long pendulous flower clusters that add ornamental interest.
Evergreen Growth Habit
Maintains attractive foliage year-round in frost-free regions.
Versatile Planting Options
Suitable for borders, containers, hedges, and landscape displays.
Tropical Adaptability
Performs well in tropical and subtropical growing conditions.
Product Highlights
Ornamental evergreen shrub
Distinctive hanging flower spikes
Suitable for landscape plantings
Container gardening suitable
Border and hedge planting
Full sun to partial shade
Well-drained fertile soil
Tropical and subtropical climates
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Acalypha hispida |
| Common Name | Red Hot Cat's Tail |
| Seed Type | Flower Seed |
| Growth Habit | Evergreen Shrub |
| USDA Zones | 10–11 |
| Planting Season | Spring, Summer |
| Growing Season | Year Round In Warm Climates |
| Sowing Season | Spring, Summer |
| Sowing Months | March–August |
| Germination Time | 14–30 Days |
| Germination Conditions | 70–85°F (21–29°C) |
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil | Well-Drained Fertile Soil |
| Watering | Moderate |
| Mature Size | 4–8 ft Tall × 3–6 ft Wide |
| Plant Spacing | 3–6 ft Apart |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Sow seeds in a moist seed-starting medium.
Step 2: Maintain temperatures between 70–85°F (21–29°C).
Step 3: Keep soil consistently moist during germination.
Step 4: Provide bright indirect light for young seedlings.
Step 5: Transplant to a warm location once plants are established.
Suitable For Tropical Gardens And Landscape Plantings
Acalypha is grown for its ornamental flower spikes and evergreen foliage, making it suitable for borders, hedges, decorative containers, and landscape plantings in warm climate regions.