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Cuphea Hyssopifolia in 4.5inch pot
Cuphea Hyssopifolia in 4.5inch pot
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🌿 Plant Care Guide
- 💡 Light: Bright sunlight for 4–6 hours daily
- 💧 Water: Regular; keep soil evenly moist
- 🌱 Soil: Fertile, well-draining potting mix
- 🌡️ Temperature: 18°C – 32°C
- 💨 Humidity: Moderate
- 🪴 Care Level: Moderate maintenance
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
Indirect sunlight, water twice a week
Description
Description
Cuphea—commonly known as Cigar Plant, Firecracker Plant, or Mexican Cigar—is a charming ornamental shrub loved for its continuous display of small, tubular, brightly colored flowers. It’s a favorite among gardeners for attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees.
🌿 Botanical Overview
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Scientific Name: Cuphea ignea (common Cigar Plant) or other Cuphea species
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Family: Lythraceae
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Type: Evergreen perennial shrub (often grown as an annual in cooler climates)
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Height: 1 to 3 feet (30 to 90 cm)
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Spread: 1 to 2 feet (30 to 60 cm)
🌸 Flowers
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Color: Typically orange-red with dark tips, resembling a lit cigar; other varieties in pink, purple, or lavender
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Shape: Narrow, tubular
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Blooming Season: Spring through fall; year-round in warm climates
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Attracts: Hummingbirds, butterflies, pollinators
🍃 Leaves
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Color: Bright to dark green
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Shape: Lance-shaped, small, and slightly glossy
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Texture: Smooth
🌱 Growth & Care
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Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade (more blooms in full sun)
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Soil: Well-draining, moderately fertile soil
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Watering: Moderate; water regularly but avoid waterlogging
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Growth Habit: Bushy, compact; responds well to trimming for shape
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Pruning: Light pruning after flowering encourages bushier growth

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