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The bat faced cuphea is a gorgeous little plant that deserves a spot in any garden. With its fuzzy, burgundy and green leaves and bright purple and white flowers, it provides a pop of color and texture Propagating bat faced cuphea is thankfully an easy process that even beginner gardeners can master In this comprehensive … Read more
The black bat flower (Tacca chantrieri) is an exotic-looking, unusual plant that is somewhat difficult to grow but is rewarding for its unusual shape, texture, and color. True to its common name, the bat flower looks like a bat with its wing-shaped bracts and seed pods that look a bit like bat faces. It is … Read more
If you’ve noticed your beaked yucca plant growing in a sideways or leaning pattern instead of its typical upright form, you’re probably wondering why this is happening. While a leaning yucca may seem concerning, there are several common reasons that can cause this growth habit, most of which can be corrected with a few adjustments … Read more
As a home gardener growing my own bay leaf plants, I’m always looking for ways to increase my yield of aromatic bay leaves for cooking One important factor in getting the highest production from your bay plants is proper pollination. In this article, we’ll look at how pollination works with bay laurel and simple tips … Read more
Yucca: native to the Americas and Caribbean and now holding a firm seat in many a fashion-forward living room filled with evergreens, it’s no surprise that many of us own one. But are yucca plants poisonous to dogs, or are they as safe as they look? Sadly, yucca plants are very toxic (poisonous) to dogs, … Read more
The uniquely shaped flowers of the bat faced cuphea (Cuphea llavea) make this tropical plant a must-have for many gardeners. However, these bushy shrubs often fall victim to boring insects that can seriously damage and even kill the plants if left unchecked. Getting rid of borers from your prized bat faced cupheas requires diligence and … Read more
With its delightfully unique bat-shaped flowers, bat-faced cuphea (Cuphea llavea) makes a fun and fabulous addition to gardens. While often purchased as young plants, growing this beauty from seed can be highly rewarding. This comprehensive guide covers proper harvesting, storage, sowing, and germination tips to help you successfully propagate new bat-faced cuphea plants. Harvesting Bat-Faced … Read more
The bat faced cuphea (Cuphea llavea) is loved for its unique flowers resembling bats, but like any plant, it can fall victim to fungal diseases like downy mildew. This disease thrives in humid conditions and can quickly damage the health and appearance of bat faced cuphea plants. However, by understanding downy mildew and taking the … Read more
The bat faced cuphea (Cuphea llavea) is a beloved houseplant known for its unique flowers that resemble bats in flight However, these plants can fall victim to destructive spider mite infestations. If left unchecked, spider mites can seriously damage and even kill cuphea plants. Fortunately, there are several effective methods for getting rid of spider … Read more
Don’t you just love unusual plant names? There are species with names like turpentine bush, and of course there’s snake plant and Persian shield, too. As you might guess, this plant’s sweet little flowers resemble bat faces, with two perfectly colored upper petals that pop up like a bat’s ears, and other little petals that … Read more