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Acalypha pendula Foxie

Acalypha pendula Foxie
Cats Tail

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equally disappointing as the Golden Loosestrifes.

Jean-Marie, 15/02/2023

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A small indoor bush with a compact, trailing habit, called Cat's Tail because of its bright carmine red tasselled flowers. Of tropical origin, this plant blooms throughout the beautiful season. Unique and colourful, it is perfect in hanging baskets and planters.
Flower size
6 cm
Height at maturity
35 cm
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to 1°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to June
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Flowering time July to October
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Description

Acalypha pendula Foxie, also known as the Red Cat's Tail is a small tropical bush, sensitive to frost, cultivated as an annual. This plant is highly decorative with its dense semi-trailing growth habit and long-lasting flowering in dense crimson tassels. The flowers continuously bloom with attractive wavy-edged and dentate leaves from summer until the first frost. It is an original and colourful plant that will make a great impact in hanging baskets and flower pots.  

The Acalypha belong to the family Euphorbiaceae and are native to the southeastern United States (Florida) and the Caribbean. They are small bushes that thrive in heat and humidity. They are sensitive to frost and even temperatures below 10°C (50°F). The Acalypha Foxie forms a dense clump in just a few weeks, with slightly trailing stems, measuring approximately 35cm (13.8in) in height and 50cm (19.7in) in width. Its bright green leaves are simple, triangular in shape, with dentate edges, strongly veined, hairy, and rough to the touch. They are theoretically evergreen in winter (in a greenhouse or conservatory). The flowering begins in July and continues until the end of October. It consists of tiny flowers in a beautiful red colour, grouped in cylindrical spikes measuring 5 to 7cm (2 to 2.8in) in length. The Acalypha can live for many years under good growing conditions. As it tends to become bare at the base over time, it may be necessary to prune it at the end of winter. Like all plants in the Euphorbiaceae family, it contains a toxic latex that can irritate the skin and mucous membranes.

Install the Acalypha in your hanging baskets, making sure they do not lack water, nutrients, or sunlight. This plant pairs well with the Diamond Frost Euphorbia, blue or white lobelias, Eyeconic Purple Calibrachoa, or BeautiCal Pearl White Petunia, for example. 

 

 

 

 

Plant habit

Height at maturity 35 cm
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate fast

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time July to October
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 6 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Acalypha

Species

pendula

Cultivar

Foxie

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Other common names

Cats Tail

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference167791

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Planting and care

Plant your Foxie Acalypha in spring, after the last frost. These plants of tropical origin cannot tolerate frost, they are grown as annuals or overwintered in a conservatory or greenhouse with a temperature not dropping below 10 °C. Provide them with a sunny or semi-shaded exposure as well as good horticultural soil, rich and light. Regular watering is necessary, as Acalypha does not tolerate drought. As it tends to thin out at the base over time, it may be necessary to prune it in late winter (for overwintered plants).

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Planting period

Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to June

Intended location

Suitable for Woodland edge
Type of use Edge of border, Container, Greenhouse, Conservatory
Hardiness Hardy down to 1°C (USDA zone 10b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, rich and well-draining

Care

Pruning instructions Prune the plant in March-April to maintain a compact habit.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Needs to be stored
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