Acalypha hispida (ah-cuh-LIFE-uh HISS-pih-duh) is also called foxtail plant or red-hot cat tail, but it’s most like fat and puffy pipe cleaners or chenille stems. I must have a miniature version in one of my patio pots, because the descriptions I’ve read and most of the pictures online show a 4-6 foot tall bush with longer chenille parts hanging gracefully in bunches. This one is cute, showy, and carefree; after a while, the fuzzy tails start to get ratty and brown and have to be clipped off. Otherwise, it’s pure fun.