Acalypha hispida - Chenille Plant Hanging Basket
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| Management number | 250404240 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$11.20 | Model Number | 250404240 | ||
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The Chenille Plant (Acalypha hispida) produces something you won’t find on most houseplants: long, pendulous flower spikes that look and feel like velvet rope — deep red, fuzzy, and up to 18 inches long in a healthy specimen. They cascade from the basket in clusters, blooming nearly year-round with enough light. The name comes from the French word for “caterpillar,” which is exactly what the blooms resemble up close.
It’s a fast grower, a prolific bloomer, and one of the most visually distinctive hanging basket plants available. It does require more attention than a pothos — it wants consistent moisture, high humidity, and bright light — but rewards that care with a display that stops people mid-sentence.
Toxicity note: Toxic to cats, dogs, and humans if ingested. Keep out of reach of pets and children.
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