Cuphea Plant
Cuphea (Cuphea hyssopifolia) is a shrub growing 1-3 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 9-11, with moderate growth in well-drained, loamy soil, requiring full sun and medium moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Shrub
Height
1-3 ft
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, loamy
Shade
Full sun
Moisture
Medium
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loamy soil, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Root Rot, Powdery Mildew, Leaf Spot, Aphids, Mealybugs
Symptoms
Wilting, white powder, brown spots, sticky residue
Organic Remedies
Improve soil drainage, prune affected parts, use neem oil
HEALTH BENEFITS
Some species of Cuphea have shown antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties in studies, though they are not widely used in mainstream medicine.