Family: Euphorbiaceae

Commonly called red hot cattail, this beautiful ever-blooming shrub adds color to the garden, hedge, accent, or lanai. The rust-colored flowers resemble the wetland plant called cat’s tail. The leaves are green, somewhat fuzzy, and not very striking—however, the prolific red flowers more than make up for the ‘boring’ foliage. Native to New Guinea and Malaysia, it thrives in humid environments and doesn’t like direct afternoon sun.

Plant Uses:

• Container plant
• Indoor plant
• Ornamental
• Privacy / screening

Plant Dangers:

• No dangers