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Back to buying optionsCuphea ‘Big Cigar’ Live Plants – 2 Plants | 4–6" Tall | Unique Tubular Flowers | Ornamental Flowering Plant | Patio & Container Friendly | Ships Without Pot
Add unique tropical-inspired beauty to your garden with this set of 2 live Cuphea ‘Big Cigar’ starter plants. Known for its distinctive tubular flowers, attractive green foliage, and compact branching habit, Cuphea ‘Big Cigar’ provides long-lasting seasonal color and an unusual ornamental accent. Each young plant is approximately 4–6 inches tall and ships without a pot, with the roots wrapped with soil to help retain moisture during transit. These are starter plants rather than mature flowering specimens and may appear smaller or slightly stressed upon arrival. With proper care, they will establish and develop into fuller flowering plants. You will receive 2 live plants similar to those shown in the listing photos.
You will receive:
✔️ 2 live Cuphea ‘Big Cigar’ plants
✔️ Height: approximately 4–6 inches each
✔️ Shipped without pots
✔️ Roots wrapped with soil for shipping
✔️ Compact ornamental flowering plants
✔️ Unique tubular flowers
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Cuphea ‘Big Cigar’
Botanical Name: Cuphea variety
Plant Type: Ornamental flowering plant
Growth Stage: Young starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil moderately moist while establishing
Mature Height: Approximately 1–3 feet
Mature Width: Approximately 1–3 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: Approximately 8–11
Container Friendly: Yes
💡 Care Tip: Plant your Cuphea in well-draining soil and provide plenty of sunlight for the best growth and flowering. Keep the soil moderately moist while the plants establish, but avoid waterlogged conditions. Regular light trimming can encourage a fuller, bushier shape. Protect the plants from frost and prolonged cold temperatures, especially when young.
