Acalypha reptans
Dwarf chenille, Red cat's tail, Acalypha chamaedrifolia, Acalypha pendula, Firetail
Acalypha Acalypha
A. reptans - A. reptans is a tender, trailing, evergreen shrub, often grown as an annual bedding plant, with oval to rounded, pointed, toothed, mid-green leaves and fluffy, catkin-like racemes of red or pink flowers from spring to autumn.
Acalypha reptans is: Evergreen
Trailing
All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested.
Red in All seasons
Dark-green in All seasons
Glasshouse red spider mite , Glasshouse whitefly , Mealybugs Glasshouse red spider mite , Glasshouse whitefly , Mealybugs
Pruning group 9.
Softwood cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Acalypha reptans (Dwarf chenille) will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.6m after 10-20 years.
Hedging/Screens, Greenhouse, Containers, Conservatory, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree, Sub-Tropical
Grow under glass in loam-less potting compost in full or filtered light. In growth, water freely & feed monthly. In frost free areas, grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Will bloom throughout the year in warm climates.
Chalky, Clay, Sandy
Moist but well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East
Sheltered
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Acalypha reptans
Dwarf chenille, Red cat's tail, Acalypha chamaedrifolia, Acalypha pendula, Firetail
Acalypha Acalypha
A. reptans - A. reptans is a tender, trailing, evergreen shrub, often grown as an annual bedding plant, with oval to rounded, pointed, toothed, mid-green leaves and fluffy, catkin-like racemes of red or pink flowers from spring to autumn.
Papua New Guinea
Evergreen
Trailing
All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested.
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Red in All seasons
Dark-green in All seasons
Glasshouse red spider mite , Glasshouse whitefly , Mealybugs
Pruning group 9.
Softwood cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Acalypha reptans (Dwarf chenille) will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.6m after 10-20 years.
Hedging/Screens, Greenhouse, Containers, Conservatory, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree, Sub-Tropical
Grow under glass in loam-less potting compost in full or filtered light. In growth, water freely & feed monthly. In frost free areas, grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Will bloom throughout the year in warm climates.
Chalky, Clay, Sandy
Moist but well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East
Sheltered
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
Acalypha reptans (Dwarf chenille)
grape ground pearl
Margarodes vitis
Insect
Absent
2
5
Main pathway; Vitis spp. plants for planting; already prohibited. However; further consideration of other pathways is required.
Acalypha reptans (Dwarf chenille)
cotton mealybug
Phenacoccus solenopsis
Insect
Absent
3
3
Watching brief for potential impact on tomato production in the Mediterranean. Other southern European countries likely to be more at risk. Precautionary action will be taken on findings on planting material to protect glasshouse crops and botanical gardens.
Acalypha reptans (Dwarf chenille)
Spilostethus hospes
Insect
Absent
1
3
Seed bug unlikely to pose a significant threat to UK plant health.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Sandy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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