Cuphea cyanea growing shrub of the genus Cuphea also known as Pink Cigar Plant, Cuphea cyanea perennial evergreen or annual plant, ornamental plant and attract pollinators, can grow in tropic, mediterranean, desert, subtropical or temperate climate hardiness zone 10+ (as perennial) 6-9 (as annual).
Leaves color green in oval shape.
Cuphea cyanea flower
Flower color red or pink with yellow in a cone shape.
Cuphea cyanea for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Cuphea cyanea growing and care:
Well-drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive
Planting season:
Spring / Summer
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant?
30-60cm, 1-2 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower:
Cone shape flowers in red or pink with yellow
Scientific name:
Cuphea cyanea