Also known as Chenille Plant · 2 gardener saves
Acalypha: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Acalypha, the genus most gardeners know as chenille plant. We track 1 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 1 most-saved Acalypha varieties
Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Acalypha questions
How many types of Acalypha are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Acalypha varieties. The most popular — ranked by 2 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Acalypha grow in?
Across its varieties, Acalypha covers USDA Zones 10–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Acalypha bloom?
Most Acalypha varieties bloom in summer to fall. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Acalypha should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
Keep exploring
Acalypha shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Acalypha in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
