Acalypha Seeds - Flower Plant for Home Gardens
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Acalypha Seeds
Acalypha is an ornamental evergreen shrub grown for its distinctive cascading flower spikes and attractive foliage. Suitable for borders, containers, landscape plantings, and tropical garden displays where year-round greenery and seasonal flowering interest are desired.
Key Features
Cascading Flower Spikes
Produces distinctive hanging flower clusters that add ornamental interest.
Evergreen Growth
Maintains attractive foliage throughout the year in suitable climates.
Tropical Adaptability
Performs well in warm and humid growing conditions.
Versatile Planting
Suitable for borders, containers, courtyards, and landscape beds.
Product Highlights
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 Frost-Free Areas |
| 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
Suitable For Tropical Gardens And Ornamental Landscapes
Acalypha is valued for its distinctive flowering habit, evergreen foliage, and adaptability to warm climates, making it suitable for containers, borders, and decorative landscape plantings.