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