How to tend a Cuphea ignea
Also known as: Parsonsia watsonii (M.E.Jones) M.E.Jones, Cuphea liebmannii Koehne, Cuphea platycentra Lem., Cuphea tubiflora hort. ex Lem., Cuphea watsonii M.E.Jones, Parsonsia ignea (A.DC.) Standl., Parsonsia liebmannii (Koehne) Standl.
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Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water
Sunlight
Like sunshine, resistant to half shade
Soil
Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly
Pruning
Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely
About this plant
- Origin
- Mexico
- Category
- Lythraceae, Cuphea
- Size
- Diameter ⥠10 cm, height 15-18 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period long
- Flower colors
- purple
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