Cuphea sp. (Cigarette Plant)

Cuphea sp. (Cigarette Plant) with long red flower tubes and oval green leaves on branches
Cuphea sp. (Cigarette Plant) with tubular red flower spikes among lush green oval leaves on stems

Botanical name: Cuphea sp.

Common name: Cigarette Plant

Family: Lythraceae

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 8-11

Cold tolerance: 20°F

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Pink flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersYellow, orange flowersFlower color: Pink; red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

The plant gets its common names from the flowers, which are small, orange and tubular.

Similar plants: Cuphea sp. (Cigarette Plant)


Image gallery: 13 images
Cuphea sp. (Cigarette Plant) with long tubular red flower close up on green leaves
Cuphea sp. (Cigarette Plant) stems with narrow green leaves and distinct tubular red orange flower
Cuphea sp. (Cigarette Plant) red tubular flower close up, green leaves, upright branch growth.
Cuphea sp. (Cigarette Plant) with long red flowers and dark green foliage on upright stems.
Cuphea sp. (Cigarette Plant) with tubular red flowers and small green leaves in close up.
Cuphea sp. (Cigarette Plant) with long orange-red flowers among dense dark green foliage.
Cuphea sp. (Cigarette Plant) red tube flowers with purple petals on green leafy stem
Cuphea sp. (Cigarette Plant) with long red tubular flowers and small green oval foliage.
Cuphea sp. (Cigarette Plant) red and purple flower close up on green foliage branch
Cuphea sp. (Cigarette Plant) pink and red flower with narrow petals amidst green leaves
Cuphea sp. (Cigarette Plant) with red tubular flower close up among dense green foliage.
Cuphea sp. (Cigarette Plant) tubular red flower with purple accents amidst oval green leaves.
Cuphea sp. (Cigarette Plant) purple flower close up with green leaves in the background
Cuphea sp. (Cigarette Plant) with purple tubular flower and thin green leaves on stems
Cuphea sp. (Cigarette Plant) with tiny red flowers and small green leaves, close up.
Cuphea sp. (Cigarette Plant) with many red flowers tucked among small, pointed green foliage.
Cuphea sp. (Cigarette Plant) pink white flower close up on green foliage branch.
Cuphea sp. (Cigarette Plant) pink white flower with pointed green leaves extending from a branch.
Cuphea sp. (Cigarette Plant) with deep purple flowers in a close up plant photo.
Cuphea sp. (Cigarette Plant) with deep purple petals and fuzzy stems among dense green foliage.
Cuphea sp. (Cigarette Plant) pink tube flower with narrow green leaves, close up view.
Cuphea sp. (Cigarette Plant) with long pink flowers nestled among narrow green leaves on stems.
Cuphea sp. (Cigarette Plant) pink flower close up with green leaves in bright daylight
Cuphea sp. (Cigarette Plant) showing pink flower petals nestled between pointed green leaves on stems
Cuphea sp. (Cigarette Plant) pink white flower close up on small green leaves and stems
Cuphea sp. (Cigarette Plant) showing pink and white tubular flower clusters among small green leaves.


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