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Pretty plant. The tag I bought it with said full sun and not too much water. I'm not sure what plant they thought this was, but they were wrong. Give the plant plenty of shade and water to make it happy. If it isn't happy, you'll know immediately - it's such a drama queen, all wilted leaves and such. Don't worry, it bounces back right away. I was disappointed in the water requirements, we're in a terrible drought and it's not really fitting in. But if you have the rainfall, it's a beautiful choice and seems pretty tolerant of mistakes.
On Oct 12, 2008, Lady_fern from Jeffersonville, IN (Zone 6a) wrote:
A great plant for a hanging basket. Requires constant moisture. If it wilts, water immediately. If it gets completely dry, it is dead. Also requires good light when inside. Thrives in a northeast exposure in the summer, but can not tolerate that low light indoors for the winter. It will die. After a winter indoors even in good light it's rather puny, but put it outside and give it fertilizer and it will fill out beautifully very quickly. I love its constant blooms enough to cater to its needs!
On Aug 4, 2008, WillowWasp from Jones Creek, TX (Zone 9a) wrote:
Some years ago I recived one of these plants as a gift and it was so beautiful. I had it for several years and I guess it some how left my company, maybe cuttings and giving to much of it away. Anyway I have been trying to get another one but just haven't found one. I do see them from time to time at Lowes but my they are soooo expensive now..... It was a real beauty...
I have the house plant variety and got them as small starter plants. They are in a hanging basket in a window that gets decent sun. They grew a lot then stopped Im not sure if I watered it too much or not enough....the blooms have started to turn very pail and fall off.
On Aug 26, 2004, tcfromky from Mercer, PA (Zone 5a) wrote:
The Chenille Plants grow rapidly with good water and fertilizer. Red spider mites can be a problem, particularly when the plant is kept inside. Check for leaf discoloration. Scales and mealybugs can also be problems.
On Apr 16, 2004, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) wrote:
This plant will grow in full sun (not late afternoon sun, though) to part shade. It is an annual everywhere in the US except for the hottest areas, zones 10 - 11. It can spread to 8 feet wide. They can be pruned in the springtime.
I was given this plant for christmas, however, there wasn't a tag attached, so we didnt know what it was.
We kept it outside however, in shade of huge palm tree.
It has seemed to like this position.
We have also discovered it likes to be fed once a week, and is thriving.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Bakersfield, California Chula Vista, California Santa Monica, California Bartow, Florida Big Pine Key, Florida Deland, Florida Delray Beach, Florida Fernandina Beach, Florida Fort Lauderdale, Florida Gainesville, Florida Hollywood, Florida Miami, Florida (2 reports) Oldsmar, Florida Palm Harbor, Florida Titusville, Florida West Palm Beach, Florida Martin, Georgia Honomu, Hawaii Pahoa, Hawaii South Haven, Michigan Knoxville, Tennessee Etoile, Texas Freeport, Texas Houston, Texas Kilgore, Texas Round Rock, Texas Olympia, Washington Tacoma, Washington
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