Cuban Cigar Plant
The Cuban Cigar plant produces unique cigar-shaped, tubular flowers, typically in red, purple, or orange hues. It prefers bright sun and moderate watering.
Habit
Shrub-like
Height
60 to 90 cm
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, loamy, sandy
Shade
Full sun
Moisture
Moderate moisture
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Mexico
Climatic Condition
Warm, humid
Temperature (°)
20 to 30
Humidity (%)
60 to 80
Potting media
Peat-based mix
Fertilizers
Phosphorus-rich
Watering
Moderate watering
Plant Weight
200 to 300 g
Flowering Time
Year-round
Soil Ph level
5.5 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Soil EC
0.4 to 1.0
Yield Per Plant
1 to 2 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Ornamental, attracts pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds.
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat moss, 30% perlite, 20% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize monthly with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Spider Mites
Brown spots, white coating, webbing, wilting
Copper fungicides, systemic insecticides
HEALTH BENEFITS
(Cuphea ignea) – Used in some traditional medicine systems for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, though research is limited.