Thin-leafed Cigar Flower
Attributes of Thin-leafed Cigar Flower Plant
Chinese Name: Thin-leafed Cigar FlowerAlso Known As: Red丁香, Thin-leafed CalycopterisLatin Name: Cuphea ignea A. DC.Family: LythraceaeDistribution: MexicoDescription of Thin-leafed Cigar Flower Plant
The thin-leafed cigar flower is an evergreen shrub, with a height of about 30-40 centimeters. The flowers are small and numerous, axillary, and range in color from pink to purplish red. The fruit is oblong and resembles a cigar. The blooming period is throughout the year, but it is most abundant in summer. The best soil for cultivation is sandy loam, with good drainage required. Waterlogging can easily cause root rot and withering. Full sun to partial shade is ideal, and it can also grow in slightly shaded areas, but it thrives better with adequate sunlight. Suitable for garden beautification and potted plants.
Appreciation of Thin-leafed Cigar Flower Images
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