Bat-faced Cuphea Plant

Eliminating Black Spot Fungus on Bat Faced Cuphea – A Comprehensive Guide

Bat faced cuphea, with its delightfully bat-shaped blooms, makes a fun addition to any garden However, this beauty can become afflicted with an ugly fungal disease called black spot. Small dark spots appear on leaves, eventually causing them to yellow and drop Left unchecked, black spot can severely impact plant health and aesthetics. Read on … Read more

A Complete Guide to Common Bat Faced Cuphea Diseases: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

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