Coupea 'David Verity'

Cuphea ignea 'David Verity'

Cuphea ignea 'David Verity' is a small shrub characterized by its beautiful red-orange flowers. Below is information regarding this plant's main growth characteristics, propagation methods, cultivation methods, garden uses, and important pests and diseases and control methods.

Growth Characteristics
- Size: It grows up to approximately 60 cm and has a spreading form.
- Leaves: The leaves are small, dark green, and oval-shaped.
- Flowers: The flowers are elongated tubular in shape, red-orange in color, and bloom from summer to early autumn.
- Growing Environment: It prefers a warm and humid climate and grows best in sunny locations.

Propagation Methods
- Cuttings: In spring or summer, cut healthy stems and root them in water, or plant them in a potting mix of sand and peat moss. - Seeds: Harvest mature seeds and sow them indoors in the spring, or sow them directly outdoors to germinate.

Cultivation Method
- Soil: It prefers well-drained soil, and soil rich in organic matter is ideal.
- Watering: Keep the soil moist, but avoid overwatering. Water when the surface soil dries out.
- Fertilizer: It is recommended to apply a balanced liquid fertilizer about once a month during the growing season.

Garden Use
- Landscape Plant: Its brightly colored flowers make it suitable for use as a garden edge or border plant.
- Hummingbird Attractor: It is also suitable as a focal point or ornamental plant and can attract hummingbirds or butterflies.

Important Pests and Control Methods
- Pests and Diseases: It is generally resistant to pests and diseases, but aphids and scale insects can be a problem.
- Control Methods: If insects appear, they can be removed by using phosphorus-based insecticides or washing the plant with soapy water. It is important to avoid environments where the weather is too humid or where air does not circulate well.

This plant is relatively easy to care for, but it is recommended to pay attention to basic care, such as providing sufficient sunlight and proper watering.

Plant Family	family Lythraceae
Height	30~90cm
Spread	30~90cm
Colors	red
Bloom Period	May to August
Water Needs	commonly
Exposure	Sunny
Freezing Resistance	-5°C

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