Pink cigar plant (Cuphea 'Starfire Pink')

Pink cigar plant

Pink cigar plant is also known as 'Kristin's Delight' and is named after Kristin Yanker-Hansen, who donated this hybrid to Emerisa Gardens Nursery in Santa Rosa, California. This shrub produces tubular flowers adapted especially for pollination by hummingbirds and butterflies. This plant can be put to many uses in city, courtyard, and cottage gardens. It has excellent resistance to pests and diseases.

Scientific classification

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Herb

Plant Type

Evergreen

Leaf type

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Pink cigar plant

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Pink cigar plant prefers humid conditions similar to its tropical habitat and requires consistent soil moisture without waterlogging. Moderate drought tolerance allows for weekly watering, while mulching helps retain moisture and minimizes watering frequency, supporting its vitality as an evergreen plant grown outdoors.

Fertilize: Pink cigar plant thrives with light applications of balanced organic fertilizer before planting and a mid-summer liquid feed to encourage growth. Seedlings benefit from starter solutions 3-4 weeks post-germination. Avoid applying granular fertilizers near the crown and use slow-release types at lower rates to prevent root rot.

Pruning: In mid-summer, prune older branches of pink cigar plant to enhance aesthetics and prolong flowering. Winter pruning can improve vigor and appearance, while summer pruning promotes denser growth in certain varieties, preventing legginess.

Propagation: Pink cigar plant can be propagated easily through stem cuttings. Cut a 10 cm (4 in) segment from the stem's tip, remove leaves from the bottom 3 cm (1.2 in), dip in rooting powder, and plant it in moistened potting soil.

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