Unique Tubular Flowers
Produces distinctive orange-red tubular flowers with dark purple or blackish tips.
Ignea Cuphea Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Ignea Cuphea Seeds
Ignea Cuphea, commonly known as Mexican Cigar Plant or Cigar Flower, is an ornamental flowering plant recognized for its bright orange-red tubular flowers with dark tips. Its compact, bushy growth and continuous colorful blooms make it suitable for garden borders, flower beds, and containers. It grows best in warm conditions with plenty of sunlight and well-drained soil.
Mexican Cigar Plant
Orange-Red Flowers
Ornamental Flower
Pollinator Friendly
Key Features
Compact Growth
Develops a bushy growth habit that works well in containers, borders, and ornamental garden spaces.
Long Flowering Period
Can produce colorful blooms over an extended period in warm climates with suitable growing conditions.
Attracts Pollinators
Its nectar-rich flowers can attract hummingbirds and other pollinators where they are present.
Product Highlights
Scientific name: Cuphea ignea
Commonly called Mexican Cigar Plant
Bright orange-red tubular flowers
Distinctive dark flower tips
Compact and bushy growth
Suitable for pots and containers
Prefers warm growing conditions
Attracts hummingbirds and pollinators
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Cuphea ignea |
| Common Name | Mexican Cigar Plant; Cigar Flower; Firecracker Plant |
| Plant Family | Lythraceae |
| Seed Type | Ornamental Flower Seeds |
| Plant Type | Perennial Subshrub in Warm Climates |
| Growth Habit | Compact, bushy, and branching |
| Flower Color | Orange-red with dark purple tips |
| Plant Height | Approximately 12–24 inches, depending on conditions |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally Zones 10–12 |
| Planting Season | Spring or after the last frost in cooler climates |
| Germination Time | Approximately 14–30 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 70–75°F (21–24°C) |
| Sunlight | Full sun to partial shade |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, well-drained soil |
| Watering | Moderate watering; avoid waterlogged soil |
| Blooming Season | Spring through autumn in suitable climates |
| Uses | Garden Borders, Flower Beds, Containers, and Ornamental Landscaping |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Select healthy Cuphea ignea seeds and prepare a clean seed starting tray or small pots with drainage holes.
Select healthy Cuphea ignea seeds and prepare a clean seed starting tray or small pots with drainage holes.
Step 2: Prepare the Growing Medium
Use a fine-textured, fertile, well-drained seed-starting mix. Moisten the medium before sowing.
Use a fine-textured, fertile, well-drained seed-starting mix. Moisten the medium before sowing.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Sow the seeds according to the supplier's instructions. Avoid covering very small seeds deeply, as some may require light for successful germination.
Sow the seeds according to the supplier's instructions. Avoid covering very small seeds deeply, as some may require light for successful germination.
Step 4: Maintain Warmth and Moisture
Keep the growing medium lightly moist and provide warm temperatures around 70–75°F (21–24°C). Avoid excessive watering and maintain suitable light conditions.
Keep the growing medium lightly moist and provide warm temperatures around 70–75°F (21–24°C). Avoid excessive watering and maintain suitable light conditions.
Step 5: Transplant and Care
Transplant established seedlings into individual pots or garden locations after they develop healthy growth. Provide sunlight, moderate watering, and occasional pruning to encourage a compact shape.
Transplant established seedlings into individual pots or garden locations after they develop healthy growth. Provide sunlight, moderate watering, and occasional pruning to encourage a compact shape.
Add Bright Color with Ignea Cuphea Flowers
Grow Ignea Cuphea for its distinctive cigar-shaped orange-red flowers and attractive bushy foliage. This ornamental plant brings vibrant color to containers, garden borders, and outdoor landscapes. Provide warmth, suitable sunlight, and well-drained soil for healthy plant growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful information about Mexican Cigar Plant seeds, flowering, and growing requirements.
How do you grow Mexican Cigar Plant from seeds?
Start Cuphea ignea seeds in a fine, well-drained seed-starting mix. Sow them according to the supplier's instructions, as very small seeds may need light to germinate. Maintain warm conditions around 70–75°F (21–24°C), keep the medium lightly moist, and provide suitable light until seedlings become established.
Why is Cuphea ignea called the Mexican Cigar Plant?
Cuphea ignea gets its common name from its unusual tubular flowers, which resemble small lit cigars. The flowers typically have orange-red petals and dark purple or blackish tips, creating their distinctive appearance.
Does Mexican Cigar Plant attract hummingbirds?
Yes, the tubular, nectar-rich flowers of Mexican Cigar Plant can attract hummingbirds in regions where they are present. Plant it in a sunny garden location with suitable growing conditions to encourage flowering and provide an attractive pollinator-friendly display.