Cuphea hyssopifolia

Mexican Heather

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Compact evergreen shrub with tiny tubular lavender flowers and small glossy leaves, ideal for borders or containers in warm climates.
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Plant Details

Common Name Mexican Heather
Family Lythraceae
Genus Cuphea
Species Hyssopifolia
Origin Mexico / Central America
Blooming Continuous flowering in warm seasons, sporadic indoors without sufficient light.
Leaf Color Dark green to medium green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining peat-based potting mix with perlite for aeration

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; reduce watering during dormancy in winter

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun to partial shade; indoors place in bright south-facing window

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks during active growing season (Spring-Sept)

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Pruning

Pinch back tips regularly to encourage bushiness and remove spent flowers

Pest Control Aphid Spider Mite Thrip Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 6 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2500 – 50000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 3500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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