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The delightfully named bat-faced cuphea (Cuphea llavea) is a wonderfully unique addition for any garden. With its fanciful blooms resembling tiny mouse or bat faces, it provides whimsical charm along with numerous benefits for your outdoor space. Incorporating this eye-catching plant into your garden design is sure to bring joy while enhancing the health and … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Native to Central America and Mexico, bat face cuphea plant (Cuphea llavea) is named for its interesting little bat-faced blooms of deep purple and bright red. The dense, bright green foliage provides a perfect backdrop for the … Read more
Cuphea llavea is one of about 260 species of Cupheas in the loosestrife family (Lythraceae). This fast growing tender broadleaf evergreen sub-shrub native to Mexico is sold as an annual or houseplant in cooler climates, sometimes under the synonym C. blepharophylla. It is often a conversation plant due to its unique flower shape. The common … Read more
Many gardeners who have community garden plots or home gardens on the ground floor would have encountered slugs and snails gnawing at their plants, or worse, denuding them. The presence of these gastropods is a recurring event in my garden and I’ve looked at different ways on how to get rid of slugs and snails … Read more
If you’ve been battling with those harmless yet incredibly annoying little black flies known as gnats, you’re in the right place. Today, I’m going to share with you my tips and strategies on how to get rid of gnats in plants, ensuring your plants can thrive without these unwelcome guests. First things first, gnats only … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Native to Central America and Mexico, bat face cuphea plant (Cuphea llavea) is named for its interesting little bat-faced blooms of deep purple and bright red. The dense, bright green foliage provides a perfect backdrop for the … Read more
The delightfully unique flowers of bat faced cuphea (Cuphea llavea) are certainly eye catching. But noticing worm damage marring the foliage or chewed buds on your prized plant can quickly put a damper on your enthusiasm. Dealing with a worm infestation calls for prompt action to halt further harm and restore the health and vigor … Read more
The bat-faced cuphea, with its unique flowers resembling bats in flight, is an eye-catching plant loved by many gardeners. However, these plants can fall victim to infestations of tiny leafhoppers that damage foliage and stunt growth. Getting rid of leafhoppers on bat-faced cuphea requires persistence and multiple control strategies to protect your prized plants Identifying … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Native to Central America and Mexico, bat face cuphea plant (Cuphea llavea) is named for its interesting little bat-faced blooms of deep purple and bright red. The dense, bright green foliage provides a perfect backdrop for the … Read more
Cuphea llavea is one of about 260 species of Cupheas in the loosestrife family (Lythraceae). This fast growing tender broadleaf evergreen sub-shrub native to Mexico is sold as an annual or houseplant in cooler climates, sometimes under the synonym C. blepharophylla. It is often a conversation plant due to its unique flower shape. The common … Read more