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How to grow and care for Cuphea ignea A.DC.

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Cuphea ignea A.DC., Cigar flower, Vegetable firecracker, Mexican cigar plant

Cuphea ignea A.DC. 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct light

16C° ~24C°

Every 7 days

water

How to water Cuphea ignea A.DC.

How often should I water?

check Cuphea ignea A.DC. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently

When do I need to water?

the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry

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Light & Location

How much light does a Cuphea ignea A.DC. need?

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Bright direct light

Bright indirect light

Grow light

Light preference

Cuphea ignea A.DC. likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!

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20K~

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20K

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Temperature

Natural habitat

-15

8~40℃

45

Houseplants

-15

16~24℃

45

Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Cuphea ignea A.DC. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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Cuphea ignea A.DC. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

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When should I fertilize?

Only when your plant is healthy

How frequently should I fertilize?

1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.

Characteristic

The taxonomic classification of Cuphea ignea A.DC. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Myrtales, Family: Lythraceae, Genus: Cuphea, Species: Cuphea ignea

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanPerennial, Annual
Hardiness Zone10 - 12
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderMyrtales
FamilyLythraceae
GenusCuphea
SpeciesCuphea ignea

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