Acalypha Hispida / Chenille Plant / Monkey Tail / Red-hot Cat’s Tail - stock photo

Acalypha hispida, also called chenille plant, monkey tail and red-hot cat’s tail, is a beautiful flowering plant that has a long bloom period. The flowers, which droop in cattail-like pendent clusters up to 5 meters in length, are bright red to deep pink. Its long period of bloom makes it a showy centerpiece for any tropical or subtropical garden. Its large, bright green heart-shaped leaves are produced on sparsely branched uprightly to arching stems.