| Botanical name | Cuphea ignea |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | January February October November December It carries tubular red flowers that have a dark band and a white ring at the opening. |
| Common name(s) | Cigarette bush |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This is a dark green shrub. |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Other languages | Sigaretplant (A) |
Cuphea ignea (Cigarette bush)
- Botanical name: Cuphea ignea
- Common name(s): Cigarette bush
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
This small, fast-growing, dark green shrub is covered for a long period with tubular red flowers that have a dark band and a white ring at the opening. It flowers in summer.
Family: Lythraceae
Synonym: Cuphea platycentra
Botanical Pronunciation: KU-fee-a IG-nee-a
Cuphea ignea requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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January February October November December
It carries tubular red flowers that have a dark band and a white ring at the opening.
This is a dark green shrub.
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