🌿 Dwarf Chenille Plant
Acalypha pendula
Trailing tropical with fuzzy, bright red catkin-like blooms that spill over containers or hanging baskets.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: South Pacific
☀️ Light: Full sun to part shade
💧 Water: Keep soil consistently moist; avoid drying out
📏 Size: 6–12" tall, 18–24" trailing spread
🌸 Bloom Time: Year-round in warm climates
🪴 Landscape Use: Hanging baskets, mixed containers, groundcover accents, or cascading walls
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Use Coast of Maine Bumper Crop for in-ground planting or Bar Harbor Blend in pots to support continuous blooming and lush growth