{"product_id":"acalypha-hispida-chenille-plant-red-hot-cat-s-tail","title":"Acalypha hispida – Chenille Plant \/ Red Hot Cat’s Tail","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAcalypha hispida is an absolute show-off of a houseplant, loved for its long, velvety red tassel-like flowers that hang dramatically from the plant like soft cat tails. Often called the chenille plant or red hot cat’s tail, it brings a lush, tropical feel and makes a brilliant statement in a bright spot indoors. In warm climates, it grows as an evergreen shrub, but in the UK it’s usually best treated as a tender houseplant or conservatory plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"633\"\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"636\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"646\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright light is best. Give it plenty of indirect light, with a little gentle direct sun if possible, to encourage flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"824\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil lightly moist during active growth, but do not leave it sitting wet. It will be happiest with regular watering in brighter, warmer conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a warmth-loving tropical plant and does best in consistently warm indoor temperatures. Keep it away from cold drafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003ePotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a rich but free-draining houseplant mix. Our \u003cstrong data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003eA Basic Base\u003c\/strong\u003e works well, with a little added drainage if needed to keep things airy without drying too quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003eHot tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e The more light and warmth you give this one, the better it will perform. It’s grown mainly for those incredible dangling blooms, so it’s a great choice if you want something unusual and a bit theatrical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Acalypha hispida is listed as toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Studio","offers":[{"title":"13 x 28cm","offer_id":57840791978371,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/plant.studio\/products\/acalypha-hispida-chenille-plant-red-hot-cat-s-tail","provider":"Plant Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}