Chenille Plant (Red-hot Cattail)

Plant in moist, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade; chenille plant is one of the most unusually beautiful tropical flowering plants, producing long, pendulous, fuzzy catkin-like flower spikes in brilliant crimson-red that dangle like fluffy chenille tassels 12–18 inches long — an unmistakable and astonishing floral display unlike anything else in the garden. The flowers are produced nearly year-round in frost-free zones. It thrives in the warm, humid conditions of zone 10–12 and is used as a summer annual or large container plant in cooler zones; in zone 9 it may be grown as a seasonal annual or overwintered in a greenhouse. Bright filtered light or morning sun produces the most flowers while preventing leaf scorch in the afternoon heat. Regular watering and monthly fertilization during the growing season keeps the plant vigorous and blooming well. Propagate from 6-inch stem cuttings in late spring. Спосіб посадки: Розмноження живцюванням Відстань між рослинами: 36–60 дюймів Висота: 36–72 дюймів

Plant in moist, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade; chenille plant is one of the most unusually beautiful tropical flowering plants, producing long, pendulous, fuzzy catkin-like flower spikes in brilliant crimson-red that dangle like fluffy chenille tassels 12–18 inches long — an unmistakable and astonishing floral display unlike anything else in the garden. The flowers are produced nearly year-round in frost-free zones. It thrives in the warm, humid conditions of zone 10–12 and is used as a summer annual or large container plant in cooler zones; in zone 9 it may be grown as a seasonal annual or overwintered in a greenhouse. Bright filtered light or morning sun produces the most flowers while preventing leaf scorch in the afternoon heat. Regular watering and monthly fertilization during the growing season keeps the plant vigorous and blooming well. Propagate from 6-inch stem cuttings in late spring. Спосіб посадки: Розмноження живцюванням Відстань між рослинами: 36–60 дюймів Висота: 36–72 дюймів --- Час посадки: 2–6 тижнів spring Plant rooted stem cuttings in spring after temperatures are consistently above 60°F in moist, well-drained, slightly acidic, fertile soil in full sun to partial shade; chenille plant roots easily and establishes quickly in warm weather. Pinch growing tips regularly to encourage dense, bushy growth and maximum flower production.