The cigar plant, Cuphea ignea is a low-growing tender perennial shrub native to Mexico and parts of the West Indies.Cigar plants belong to the Lythraceae family, which includes over 600 species of shrubs and herbs.The slender, tube-shaped flowers of the cuphea ignea are responsible for the common name of the plant. Most people call it the cigar plant.The plant name is derived from the unique tubular flowers. The name “ignea” is Latin for “fire.”This hardy plant is suited for growing indoors or outdoors around a patio, where it can spread out with its short foliage.The low-growing plant produces reddish stems that sprout waxy, dark green leaves.It rarely reaches over 15″ inches and can spread several feet if allowed to grow in a garden bed.To create a fuller appearance in a planter or window box, group several plants in the same container.
Cigar Plant Care
Cuphea Ignea
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Temperature
min 4°C
Hardiness zone
10 - 12
Difficulty
Medium
Hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
During the summer growing season, water the plant regularly
Fertilizer
feed with a liquid fertilizer every two or three weeks.In the winter, stop fertilizing and water sparingly.
Sunlight
Place the easy to grow cigar plant in an area where it can get lots of sunlight throughout the day.Full sun (direct morning sun) to part shade is recommended.
Soil
The plant grows well in porous soil types with excellent drainage. adding a little sand to the regular potting mix can help make it more porous.Placing pebbles in the bottom of the pot also helps with drainage.
Temperature
It enjoys the light but doesn’t need hot temperatures. It is suited for growth outdoors in USDA hardiness zones 10 to 12.In warmer regions, it grows outdoors as an annual. In cooler regions, grow Cuphea in a container, moving the plant indoors for the winter.
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