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JFREDT Plano, TX Aug 09, 2006

Any advice for a first time chenille plant grower?

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lovethydog Payson, AZ(Zone 7b) Aug 10, 2006

I bought a Strawberry Firetails from Logee's which struggled for the 1st three months. I finally realized that it needs lots of Humidity. Now that we have entered Monsoon season, its seems to be doing great. Good Luck!

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hcmcdole Powder Springs, GA(Zone 7b) Aug 10, 2006

Lots of water and sun? I bought two from Logees in the past - lost both over time due to lack of water. They dry out really fast in a clay pot.

I recently bought a big one from Wal-Mart and it is doing fine as long as I keep it watered (drip irrigation in a no drain cache pot).

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JFREDT Plano, TX Aug 10, 2006

Thank you for the input. How much direct sun do you allow your plants to get?

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hcmcdole Powder Springs, GA(Zone 7b) Aug 10, 2006

Mine gets morning sun to about noon and maybe some late day sun. I think it could have more, but then I'd have issues keeping it watered.

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JFREDT Plano, TX Aug 10, 2006

Thanks for the info--- Mine is getting4-5 hours of afternoon and evening sun. I Have read they do not like direct sun and then on the next page it says they are sun loving? I suppose you can read to much

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hcmcdole Powder Springs, GA(Zone 7b) Aug 10, 2006

Maybe it depends on where you live. I think most acalyphas like lots of sun. Here is kitten tails (acalypha repens).

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JFREDT Plano, TX Aug 10, 2006

Well I just got mine and it is small so I guess I will leave it where it is until it starts to show signs of stress. We are supposed to be 106 degrees today so it should test it pretty well---

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PotEmUp Fremont, CA(Zone 9a) Aug 11, 2006

Mine is potted under shadecloth. Logee's slow grower. Since it has survived in this sheltered environ, I have been hesitant to give it more sun. I sure love the fuzziness.

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KayJones Lee's Summit, MO(Zone 6a) Aug 13, 2006

Mine is planted directly into the flower garden, in total shade except from 10 am on, and is huge and blooming like crazy!

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