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Hispaniola cat's tail

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A compact, somewhat trailing shrub with neat, ovate dark green leaves, and crimson flower spikes 5 - 7cm in length, from spring to autumn

Scientific classification

Species: Hispaniola cat's tail (Acalypha hispaniolae)
Genus: Acalypha
Family: Euphorbiaceae

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Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants · Shrubs
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Hispaniola cat's tail

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Western Indies

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Quick identification of Hispaniola cat's tail

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Hispaniola cat's tail care guide

Even mild soil moisture, cut watering volume significantly in cold winter
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Even mild soil moisture, cut watering volume significantly in cold winter

Fertilizing

Diluted tropical shrub feed biweekly spring and summer warm months

Pruning

Prune lightly as needed to remove unwanted shoots and keep the shrub in shape. Prune in mid- to late spring.

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early spring or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer. Bottom heat will be required

Growing

Grow under glass or indoors in a loam-less potting compost in full or filtered light. When in growth water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter, keeping barely moist. Can be grown outdoors in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in sun or part shade but only in warmer climes

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