Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Cryptanthus 'Absolute Zero'
Cryptanthus 'Agate'
Cryptanthus 'Alberta'
Cryptanthus 'Alpine Frost'
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange Red, Black
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune in spring
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for producing cooking oil
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
CUPHEA cyanea
CRYPTANTHUS
Common Name
Mexican Cigar, Firecracker plant
Cryptanthus, Earth Star
In Hindi
सिगार प्लांट
Earth Star
In German
Zigarettenblümchen
Erdstern
In French
Cigar usine
Terre étoile
In Spanish
cigarro Planta
estrella de la tierra
In Greek
πούρο φυτών
γη αστεριών
In Portuguese
charuto de Plantas
Estrela da terra
In Polish
Cigar roślin
Gwiazda ziemi
In Latin
Planta Cigar
terra, stella
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Bromeliales
Family
Lythraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lythroideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Cigar Plant and Earth Star
Season and care of Cigar Plant and Earth Star is important to know. While considering everything about Cigar Plant and Earth Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cigar Plant season is Summer and Fall and Earth Star season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cigar Plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Earth Star is Not Available while the PH of soil for Cigar Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Earth Star is Not Available.
Cigar Plant and Earth Star Physical Information
Cigar Plant and Earth Star physical information is very important for comparison. Cigar Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Earth Star height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Cigar Plant and Earth Star are as follows:
Cigar Plant flower color: Yellow, Orange Red and Black
Cigar Plant leaf color: Green
Earth Star flower color: Not Available
- Earth Star leaf color: Not Available
Care of Cigar Plant and Earth Star
Care of Cigar Plant and Earth Star include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cigar Plant pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Prune in spring and Earth Star pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cigar Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Earth Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.