Big Cigar Cuphea Live Plants - 2 Starter Plants, 4–6 Inches, No Pot

About This Plant

Cuphea, commonly known as Big Cigar Cuphea or Cigar Plant, is a tender perennial flowering shrub valued for its distinctive tubular, cigar-shaped flowers and long bloom season in warm conditions. These young starter plants are compact and bushy, well-suited for wildlife gardens, sunny borders, patios, and mixed containers. Each plant is approximately 4–6 inches tall.

What You Will Receive

2 live Big Cigar Cuphea plants, height approximately 4–6 inches each, shipped without permanent pots. Healthy, rooted flowering starter plants included.

• 2 live Big Cigar Cuphea plants
• Height: ~4–6 inches each
• Shipped without permanent pots
• Healthy, rooted flowering starter plants
• Secure packaging for safe arrival

Growing Information

Common Name: Big Cigar Cuphea / Cigar Plant
Botanical Name: Cuphea spp.
Plant Type: Tender perennial flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Young starter plants
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial sun; abundant light encourages flowering
Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil rich in organic matter
Watering: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture while establishing without waterlogging
Mature Height: Approximately 2–4 feet depending on variety and growing conditions
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast in warm conditions
USDA Zones: Approximately 9–11 as a perennial; commonly grown as an annual in colder climates
Container Friendly: Yes

Care Tips

Plant in a warm location with plenty of sunlight for vigorous growth and abundant flowering. After arrival, transplant into well-draining soil and keep consistently moist while roots establish. Pinch young growing tips to encourage a fuller, bushier form. Protect from frost and freezing temperatures; move container-grown plants to a protected location in cold weather.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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