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How to Grow and Care for Bat-faced cuphea

Bat-faced cuphea is recognized for its resilience and low-maintenance care regimen. Key care points include a preference for full sun exposure and well-draining soil, which facilitate its vibrant blooms. Overwatering is a special concern for bat-faced cuphea, as it can lead to root rot; thus, allowing the soil to dry out between watering sessions is crucial. Overall, bat-faced cuphea suits gardeners seeking an ornamental plant with distinct flowers and straightforward care requirements.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Bat-faced cuphea

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Hardiness Zones	9-11

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Varieties of Bat-faced cuphea

Bat-faced cuphea 'Torpedo'

Bat-faced cuphea 'Torpedo' is a cultivated plant from the loosestrife family. It is bred to produce larger flowers than other plants in the genus. The red tube-shaped blooms measure over 2.5 cm in diameter. The larger-sized blooms are also what make it a popular choice in perennial gardens.

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Bat-faced cuphea features a striking visual allure with its one-inch-long, purple-hued calyx wrapped in fine hairs. The vibrant red petals protrude upward, creating a whimsical resemblance to a bat's face. Frequent flowering begins in late spring and persists until the touch of frost, with the blooms congregating in clusters within the leaf axils. The presence of multiple flower clusters gives bat-faced cuphea a continuous display of vivid color and distinctive form.