Cuphea melvilla (Candy Corn Plant)

Cuphea melvilla (Candy Corn Plant) yellow and orange tubular flower close up on green branch.
Cuphea melvilla (Candy Corn Plant) with tubular yellow and orange flowers on thin green stems.

Botanical names: Cuphea melvilla, Cuphea micropetala

Common name: Candy Corn Plant

Family: Lythraceae

Origin: Brazil

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Red, crimson, vinous flowersYellow, orange flowersFlower color: Red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

A great butterfly and hummingbird attractor. Full sun to partial shade. Shear as needed to maintain desired size. The bush may reach 4' tall and 4' wide if left untrimmed. Blooms several times through the year in large bursts of orange and yellow flowers with greenish tips. Also known commonly as the candy corn plant due to the resemblance of the flower to the candy.

Similar plants: Cuphea melvilla (Candy Corn Plant)


Image gallery: 11 images
Cuphea melvilla orange yellow tubular flower close up on green leafy branch
Cuphea melvilla orange and yellow tubular flowers on a thin reddish stem
Cuphea melvilla orange yellow tubular flower close up with thin green pointed leaves
Cuphea melvilla with orange yellow tubular flower clusters on a dark green stem
Cuphea melvilla orange yellow flower stalks with green pointed leaves close up
Cuphea melvilla with slender orange yellow tubular flower stalks and green foliage
Cuphea melvilla orange flower plant with long tubular blossoms and green narrow leaves.
Cuphea melvilla with orange tubular flowers growing in a red plastic pot.
Cuphea melvilla orange red tubular flower cluster on a green leafy plant
Cuphea melvilla with clusters of orange and red tubular flower along stems
Cuphea melvilla (Candy Corn Plant) with tubular orange and yellow flower clusters on green stems.
Cuphea melvilla (Candy Corn Plant) with slender orange and yellow tubular flower stems and green leaves.
Cuphea melvilla (Candy Corn Plant) with orange, yellow flowers and green leaves, close up.
Cuphea melvilla (Candy Corn Plant) with numerous tubular orange and yellow flowers on reddish stems.
Cuphea melvilla (Candy Corn Plant) with orange and yellow tubular flower close up
Cuphea melvilla (Candy Corn Plant) showing orange and yellow tubular flower along red stems.
Cuphea melvilla (Candy Corn Plant) with orange yellow flowers on green leafy plant close up.
Cuphea melvilla (Candy Corn Plant) orange yellow tubular flowers emerging from deep green pointed foliage stems.
Cuphea melvilla (Candy Corn Plant) with tubular orange yellow flowers close up.
Cuphea melvilla (Candy Corn Plant) with its orange yellow tubular flowers and green leaves.
Cuphea melvilla (Candy Corn Plant) with orange and yellow tubular flower in close up.
Cuphea melvilla (Candy Corn Plant) with long, orange and yellow tubular flower clusters on branches.


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