How to Grow and Care for Coccocypselum

The Coccocypselum hirsutum is a perennial herb that you'll find growing in the tropical and subtropical rainforests of Central and South America. This uncommon species isn't a popular ornamental plant, but it is possible for tropical plant enthusiasts to obtain seeds and grow it in tropical conditions for its attractive blue and white flowers.

Yerba de guava is a diminutive ground cover with delicate, green, rounded leaves and tiny, white to pale blue flowers that grow in clusters. This low-growing perennial thrives in moist, shady forest environments where it spreads horizontally, often forming dense mats. The plant’s small stature and preference for cool understory habitats allow it to occupy ecological niches below taller flora, contributing to its ecosystem's ground layer diversity.