Red Cat's Tail
Scientific Name: Acalypha reptans Sw.
Synonym: Acalypha chamaedrifolia
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Sun Exposure: Light shade to part shade
Origin: India
Growth Habits: Trailing shrubby perennial with woody base, 6 to 12 inches tall (15-30 cm), with small green leaves 0.4 to 2 inches long (1-5 cm)
Watering Needs: Abundant water, keep the soil moist
Propagation: Herbaceous stem cuttings, roots by itself where the stems touch the ground
Acalypha reptans looks like a miniature trailing version of Acalypha hispida.
Blooming Habits:
Rosy-pink chenille-looking flower clusters, 1.6 to 4 inches long (4-10 cm).
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