ON THIS PLANT
A note from PlantMom
Cuphea elliptica shows strong resistance to disease and is generally not susceptible to illnesses. Regarding care, this plant is fairly low-maintenance. When grown outdoors it requires little watering, and larger plants typically do not need pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be pruned after they have finished blooming. Cuphea ellipticat is suitable for anyone with an outdoor area, such as a garden or deck, and does not require much gardening experience.
— PlantMom
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Cuphea
- Family
- Lythraceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9-11
- Native Area
- Colombia, Honduras, Mexico, Guatemala, Bolivia, Venezuela, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Colombian waxweed
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