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cigar flower

Also known as: cigar plant; firecracker plant; Mexican cigar flower; red-white-and-blue flower; vegetable firecracker

A spreading evergreen sub-shrub to 40cm in height, with lance-shaped leaves and tubular scarlet flowers, black at the tip and edged white

Scientific classification

Species: cigar flower (Cuphea ignea)
Genus: Cuphea
Family: Lythraceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial · Bedding · Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Evergreen
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Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of cigar flower

Distribution map

Mexico, Jamaica

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of cigar flower

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cigar flower care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

Shorten flowered shoots to about 1.5–2.5 cm from the previous year's growth. If needed, Prune in spring.

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Growing

Best grown in well-drained soil in a sheltered site in sun or partial shade but shade from hot sun. Alternatively grow in a pot under glass or as a houseplant

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