Cuphea Mexican Heather is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. In warmer climates, it's considered a perennial but will still grow as an annual below zone 10. Cuphea is a great landscape or container plant. It has dense green foliage and small, colorful flowers. Cuphea may self-sow
Ignea Selling Tips
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General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Cuphea Mexican Heather, we recommend using a well-drained soil with a balanced fertilizer on a constant feed program of 150-200 ppm N. Maintain a pH between 6.0 - 6.5. Cuphea may develop oedema and leaf yellowing if over-watered.
Flowering
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Pinching
We recommend that you pinch Allyson Purple once about 10 days after transplanting to your final container.
Spacing
Cuphea Mexican Heather should be spaced adequately to allow airflow and light penetration between the foliage.
Height Control
No plant growth regulators are necessary.
Pests
Aphids, thrips, and whiteflies are the primary problem pests with Cuphea Mexican Heather.
Disease
Are not prone to many diseases, but watch for botrytis while the days are short. This grey rot is usually associated with wet or humid conditions. You can prevent botrytis by allowing the plant to dry out between waterings, allowing for good airflow in your greenhouse, and spacing to allow the sun to penetrate to the soil level. The most common chemicals used to treat botrytis are Medallion and Banrot. Use them as a drench according to each label’s instructions.
Planting Ignea Liners
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Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Cuphea Ignea Quick Reference Guide
4 Inch crop time
6-8 Weeks
10 Inch crop time
8-10 Weeks
Bloom Period
Year Round
Color
Orange
Habit
Upright
Height
12 inches
Light
Full Sun
Minimum Temp
60
Perennial Zone
Zones 9-11
Patented Plant
No
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700
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300
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1,100
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900
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1,000
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1,100
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500
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500
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500
Cuphea Mexican Heather is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. In warmer climates, it's considered a perennial but will still grow as an annual below zone 10. Cuphea is a great landscape or container plant. It has dense green foliage and small, colorful flowers. Cuphea may self-sow
Ignea Selling Tips
'
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Cuphea Mexican Heather, we recommend using a well-drained soil with a balanced fertilizer on a constant feed program of 150-200 ppm N. Maintain a pH between 6.0 - 6.5. Cuphea may develop oedema and leaf yellowing if over-watered.
Flowering
'
Pinching
We recommend that you pinch Allyson Purple once about 10 days after transplanting to your final container.
Spacing
Cuphea Mexican Heather should be spaced adequately to allow airflow and light penetration between the foliage.
Height Control
No plant growth regulators are necessary.
Pests
Aphids, thrips, and whiteflies are the primary problem pests with Cuphea Mexican Heather.
Disease
Are not prone to many diseases, but watch for botrytis while the days are short. This grey rot is usually associated with wet or humid conditions. You can prevent botrytis by allowing the plant to dry out between waterings, allowing for good airflow in your greenhouse, and spacing to allow the sun to penetrate to the soil level. The most common chemicals used to treat botrytis are Medallion and Banrot. Use them as a drench according to each label’s instructions.
Planting Ignea Liners
'
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Cuphea Ignea Quick Reference Guide
4 Inch crop time
6-8 Weeks
10 Inch crop time
8-10 Weeks
Bloom Period
Year Round
Color
Orange
Habit
Upright
Height
12 inches
Light
Full Sun
Minimum Temp
60
Perennial Zone
Zones 9-11
Patented Plant
No
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