Cuphea ignea (Cigar Plant or Firecracker Plant)
Native to Mexico and the West Indies. It showcases a bushy and sprawling habit, typically reaching up to 4 feet in height and width. This plant is highly regarded for its distinctive red and orange tubular flowers, which bear a striking resemblance to lit cigars or fireworks. Cigar Plant is primarily cultivated for ornamental purposes in gardens across various countries, particularly thriving in warmer climates within the United States.Ā Photographed in Armenia, Colombia.
