Unique Cigar-Shaped Flowers
Produces distinctive tubular flowers with bright red-orange coloring and dark-tipped ends.
Mexican Cigar Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Mexican Cigar Seeds
Mexican Cigar, commonly known as Cigar Flower or Firecracker Plant, is an attractive ornamental flowering plant recognized for its unusual red-orange tubular flowers with dark purple and white tips. The flowers resemble small lit cigars, giving the plant its distinctive name. Its compact, bushy growth makes it suitable for garden borders, containers, patios, and pollinator-friendly gardens.
Cigar Flower
Red-Orange Blooms
Pollinator Friendly
Container Gardening
Key Features
Long Flowering Season
Provides colorful blooms from late spring through fall and can flower year-round in frost-free climates.
Attracts Pollinators
Nectar-rich flowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and other beneficial garden visitors.
Compact Bushy Growth
Develops a rounded, densely branched shape suitable for containers, borders, and garden displays.
Product Highlights
Bright red-orange tubular flowers
Distinctive cigar-like flower shape
Dark purple and white flower tips
Compact, bushy growth habit
Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
Long-lasting seasonal flowering
Suitable for pots and containers
Prefers warm growing conditions
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Cuphea ignea |
| Common Name | Mexican Cigar; Cigar Flower; Firecracker Plant |
| Plant Family | Lythraceae |
| Seed Type | Ornamental Flower Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Compact, rounded, bushy sub-shrub |
| Flower Shape | Tubular, cigar-shaped flowers |
| Flower Color | Red-orange with white and dark purple tips |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | 9B–12, depending on growing conditions |
| Planting Season | Spring after frost or during warm weather |
| Seed Starting | Surface sow or lightly cover seeds; provide light for germination |
| Germination Time | Approximately 1–3 weeks under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Warm conditions; follow supplier-specific instructions |
| Sunlight | Full sun to partial shade |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, moist, well-drained soil |
| Watering | Moderate watering; avoid waterlogged soil |
| Blooming Season | Late spring through fall; longer in frost-free climates |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 18–30 inches tall |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 18–36 inches |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Growing Medium
Choose a light, fertile, well-drained seed-starting mix in a seed tray or suitable container.
Choose a light, fertile, well-drained seed-starting mix in a seed tray or suitable container.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Scatter seeds on the soil surface or cover them very lightly. Keep the growing medium moist and provide sufficient light.
Scatter seeds on the soil surface or cover them very lightly. Keep the growing medium moist and provide sufficient light.
Step 3: Maintain Warm Conditions
Keep the seed tray in a warm, bright location. Maintain suitable moisture while waiting for germination.
Keep the seed tray in a warm, bright location. Maintain suitable moisture while waiting for germination.
Step 4: Transplant Seedlings
Once seedlings are established, transplant them into individual pots or prepared garden locations with adequate spacing.
Once seedlings are established, transplant them into individual pots or prepared garden locations with adequate spacing.
Step 5: Encourage Healthy Flowering
Provide suitable sunlight, regular watering, and occasional tip pruning to maintain a compact shape and encourage bushier growth.
Provide suitable sunlight, regular watering, and occasional tip pruning to maintain a compact shape and encourage bushier growth.
Add Unique Floral Beauty with Mexican Cigar
Mexican Cigar brings distinctive red-orange tubular flowers and attractive green foliage to ornamental gardens. Its compact growth and pollinator-friendly blooms make it a beautiful choice for containers, borders, patios, and warm-climate landscapes. Grow Mexican Cigar for unusual flowers and extended seasonal color.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover helpful information about Mexican Cigar flowers, pollinator attraction, and ornamental growing.
Why is Cuphea ignea called the Mexican Cigar Plant?
Cuphea ignea is called the Mexican Cigar Plant because its narrow, tubular red-orange flowers resemble small lit cigars. Their distinctive dark purple and white tips create the appearance of a burning cigar. The unusual flowers make this plant a popular ornamental choice for gardens and containers.
Does Mexican Cigar Plant attract hummingbirds?
Yes. Mexican Cigar produces nectar-rich tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and other nectar-feeding pollinators. Growing it in sunny or partially shaded garden locations can help create a welcoming environment for these visitors.
Can Mexican Cigar Plant flower throughout the year?
Mexican Cigar can produce flowers for much of the year in warm, frost-free climates. In cooler regions, flowering generally continues through the warmer growing season until cold temperatures or frost affect the plant. Providing adequate sunlight, moisture, and suitable warmth supports continued flowering.