Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Mexico
Types
S. undulata , Laelias
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Orange Red, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
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
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune in spring
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Myrmecophila
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Unknown
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Unknown
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
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHOMBURGKIA undulata
CUPHEA cyanea
Common Name
Orchid, Schomburgkia
Mexican Cigar, Firecracker plant
In Hindi
schomburgkia
सिगार प्लांट
In German
schomburgkia
Zigarettenblümchen
In French
schomburgkia
Cigar usine
In Spanish
schomburgkia
cigarro Planta
In Greek
schomburgkia
πούρο φυτών
In Portuguese
schomburgkia
charuto de Plantas
In Polish
schomburgkia
Cigar roślin
In Latin
schomburgkia
Planta Cigar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Myrtales
Family
Orchidaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Schomburgkia
Cuphea
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Lythroideae
Properties of Schomburgkia and Cigar Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Schomburgkia and Cigar Plant? We provide you with everything About Schomburgkia and Cigar Plant. Schomburgkia doesn't have thorns and Cigar Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Schomburgkia does not have fragrant flowers. Schomburgkia has allergic reactions like Unknown and Cigar Plant has allergic reactions like Unknown. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Schomburgkia and Cigar Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schomburgkia and Cigar Plant
Season and care of Schomburgkia and Cigar Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Schomburgkia and Cigar Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schomburgkia season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Cigar Plant season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schomburgkia is Not Available and for Cigar Plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schomburgkia is Not Available and for Cigar Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schomburgkia and Cigar Plant Physical Information
Schomburgkia and Cigar Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Schomburgkia height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cigar Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Schomburgkia and Cigar Plant are as follows:
Schomburgkia flower color: Not Available
Schomburgkia leaf color: Not Available
Cigar Plant flower color: Yellow, Orange Red and Black
- Cigar Plant leaf color: Green
Care of Schomburgkia and Cigar Plant
Care of Schomburgkia and Cigar Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schomburgkia pruning is done 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 Schomburgkia 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.