Cuphia Dwarf Plant
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Details & Care
Description
Cuphea is a small evergreen shrub native to South America. This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit, owing to the abundance of purple flowers that bloom profusely on a versatile, tidy, compact shrub with beautifully textured, glossy, brilliant green foliage. It's a delightful addition to soften the corners of your bedrooms or relaxing area.
Botanical Name
Cuphea hyssopifolia
Common Name(s)
Mexican Heather | False Heather | Elfin Herb
Rudimentaries
Nourishment
Cuphea's are generally easy growing plants. Feed them with Bahaar™ or any equivalent multipurpose fertilizer every 15 days followed Biogro™ every 3 months to replenish the soil.
Repotting
Initially, your Cuphea's may require repotting once a year and later once in 2 years.
Rays of Sunshine
Your Cuphea's need direct sunlight for a minimum of 3 hours a day. Do not allow them to receive more than 6 hours of the same.
Viable Locations
Any sunny spot, even near a window that receives direct sunlight is good. A shaded place will most likely make your plant grow tall and lanky with a lack of blooms.
Water Levels
Your plants will arrive in a self-watering pot adept at safeguarding a continually moist potting medium. If the soil appears to be dry, gently lift the black inner container to check the reservoir's water level. If the reservoir is nearly empty, add 150-175 mL of water to the soil from the top.
Description
Cuphea is a small evergreen shrub native to South America. This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit, owing to the abundance of purple flowers that bloom profusely on a versatile, tidy, compact shrub with beautifully textured, glossy, brilliant green foliage. It's a delightful addition to soften the corners of your bedrooms or relaxing area.
Botanical Name
Cuphea hyssopifolia
Common Name(s)
Mexican Heather | False Heather | Elfin Herb
Common Worries
Your Cuphea's are not prone to major diseases and pest attacks.
The only care needed is providing full sunlight. If your plant appears lanky with dull leaves and reduced blooms, you must provide proper sunlight. Furthermore, avoid overwatering. Do not let the soil dry out completely before the next watering, the soil must be adequately moist.
Description
Cuphea is a small evergreen shrub native to South America. This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit, owing to the abundance of purple flowers that bloom profusely on a versatile, tidy, compact shrub with beautifully textured, glossy, brilliant green foliage. It's a delightful addition to soften the corners of your bedrooms or relaxing area.
Botanical Name
Cuphea hyssopifolia
Common Name(s)
Mexican Heather | False Heather | Elfin Herb
Get An Eyeful
Description
Cuphea is a small evergreen shrub native to South America. This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit, owing to the abundance of purple flowers that bloom profusely on a versatile, tidy, compact shrub with beautifully textured, glossy, brilliant green foliage. It's a delightful addition to soften the corners of your bedrooms or relaxing area.
Botanical Name
Cuphea hyssopifolia
Common Name(s)
Mexican Heather | False Heather | Elfin Herb
Know before you sow
Sow Method
Sunlight
Watering
Season
Days to Harvest
Step by Step Growth Guide
1. Sowing
2. Nurturing