blue waxweed

How to Grow and Care for blue waxweed

blue waxweed · Cuphea viscosissima
Also known as: clammy cuphea; tarweed

Best grown in well-drained soil in a sheltered site in partial shade or full sun; it benefits from shading from hot sun

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing blue waxweed

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Best grown in well-drained soil in a sheltered site in partial shade or full sun; it benefits from shading from hot sun

How to Water blue waxweed?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for blue waxweed?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for blue waxweed?

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What Soil Is Best for blue waxweed?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for blue waxweed?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize blue waxweed?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune blue waxweed?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate blue waxweed?

Propagate by seed; ideally sow direct where plants are to flower

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How to Transplant blue waxweed?

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How to Care for blue waxweed in Winter?

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How to Plant blue waxweed?

Best grown in well-drained soil in a sheltered site in partial shade or full sun; it benefits from shading from hot sun

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How to Repot blue waxweed?

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How to Harvest blue waxweed?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of blue waxweed

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Attributes of blue waxweed

Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse · Bedding · Houseplants
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageEvergreen
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Scientific Classification

Species
Cuphea viscosissima
Genus
Cuphea
Family
Lythraceae
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