Water
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings.
Reduce watering in cooler months, especially if the plant is in a dormant period, to prevent root rot.
Cuphea ingrata is a species of flowering plant in the Lythraceae family, native to Mexico and Central America. It features small, ornamental flowers and is often cultivat
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering, but tolerates some shade.
Regular
75% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, allow top layer to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-25°C. Protect from frost; bring indoors if temperatures drop below 10°C.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed monthly during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer. Reduce or stop in winter.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings.
Reduce watering in cooler months, especially if the plant is in a dormant period, to prevent root rot.
Prune annually in late winter or early spring before new growth begins to encourage a bushier habit and abundant flowering. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches.
Light tip pruning throughout the growing season can help maintain shape and encourage more blooms.
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Select healthy stems, cut them below a node, and dip the cut end in rooting hormone.
Insert cuttings into a well-draining potting mix and keep them moist and warm.
Repot young plants annually or every two years in early spring to provide fresh nutrients and more space for root growth. Mature plants can be repotted less frequently, every 3-4 years, or when root-bound.
Use a well-draining potting mix.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Cuphea Ingrata (Cuphea ingrata)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Myrtales |
| Family | Lythraceae |
| Genus | Cuphea |
| Species | Cuphea ingrata |
Similar in genus Cuphea
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