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Description

The red tubular flowers of the cigarette plant (Cuphea signia) resemble a lit cigar when in full bloom. These bushy perennials can grow up to 2 feet tall, providing a boldly blooming accent piece in a large pot or garden bed.

Cigarette plant features tubular, orange-red flowers rimmed with white and purple, giving the flowers the look of a burning cigar with ashes at the tip. The flowers appear in abundance from early summer to late fall. They re about 1 in (2.5 cm) long, growing singly from the axils of the leaves.

This evergreen sub-shrub is fast-growing, reaching its mature height in a year. Narrow leaves are 2 in (5 cm) long and densely cover the woody stems. Prune it quite a bit to keep it small and bushy.

Plant Specifications

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name cigar plant, cigarette plant, firecracker plant, cigar flower
Maximum Reachable Height 2 ft (60 cm)
Flower Colour Orange-red tubular flowers rimmed with white and purple rings
Bloom Time Early summer to late fall.
Difficulty Level Easy

Planting and care

  • Pinch back the stem tips occasionally to maintain a dense compact shape.
  • Repot in spring when this shrubby plant gets crowded.
  • Use a pot with drainage holes to prevent over watering as it will rot at the base if the soil gets too soggy.
  • Inspect the foliage weekly for aphid damage, which shows as discolored spots on the foliage or a sticky residue on leaves.

    Cigarette care

    This evergreen sub-shrub is fast-growing, reaching its mature height in a year. Narrow leaves are 2 in (5 cm) long and densely cover the woody stems. Prune it quite a bit to keep it small and bushy.

    This flowering shrub is easy to grow. Just give it lots of sunlight and you ll enjoy plenty of flowe Unfortunately, this vigorous grower will become straggly over time. Plan on replacing Cuphea ignea after a couple years or so.

    Sunlight Bright light to full sun
    Watering Spring through fall, water thoroughly. Allow the soil to dry slightly between watering, but don t allow it to dry out completely. Keep the soil slightly drier in winter.
    Soil Any good potting mix.
    Temperature Average room temperatures 60-75/16-24C. If you move your plant outdoors for the summer, don t worry; it can take the heat. It won t, however, tolerate temperatures below 50F/10C.
    Fertilizer Feed every 2 weeks spring through fall with a high-potassium liquid fertilizer diluted by half.

    Cigarette special feature

    Plant a mass of cigar plants near a window or the patio where you can enjoy watching hordes of happy hummingbirds come to feast on the beautiful banquet that you have left for them.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is another name for a Cigarette ?

    Cigarette is commonly known as cigar plant, cigarette plant, firecracker plant, cigar flower

    How tall do Cigarette grow?

    On average Cigarette grows 2 ft (60 cm)

    What color are Cigarette ?

    A Cigarette plant bears flowers of color Orange-red tubular flowers rimmed with white and purple rings

    When Cigarette blooms?

    With enough light, Cigarette may produce Orange-red tubular flowers rimmed with white and purple rings flowers in Early summer to late fall.

    How hard is Cigarette to grow?

    A Cigarette is Easy

    How much sunlight does a Cigarette need?

    A Cigarette prefers Bright light to full sun

    How much water does a Cigarette need?

    A Cigarette prefers watering Spring through fall, water thoroughly. Allow the soil to dry slightly between watering, but don t allow it to dry out completely. Keep the soil slightly drier in winter.

    What kind of soil does a Cigarette need?

    A Cigarette prefers Any good potting mix.

    What temperature does a Cigarette like?

    A Cigarette prefers Average room temperatures 60-75/16-24C. If you move your plant outdoors for the summer, don t worry; it can take the heat. It won t, however, tolerate temperatures below 50F/10C.

    How often should I fertilize my Cigarette ?

    To encourage Cigarette growth, Feed every 2 weeks spring through fall with a high-potassium liquid fertilizer diluted by half.

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