David Verity

Cuphea ignea

01162-093.19 Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) male at Cigar Plant (Cuphea ignea) Shelby Co. IL

Labeling Information

HEIGHT:	20-30 inches \| 51-76 centimeters
SPACING:	20-30 inches \| 51-76 centimeters
EXPOSURE:	Full Sun
HABIT:	Upright
VIGOR:	Vigorous
HARDINESS:	Annual

Propagation Guide

CUTTINGS PER CELL

1

ROOTING HORMONE

5%

AVERAGE DAYS MIST

6-8

PINCH

Yes

PROP TIME IN WEEKS

4-5

Finished Production Guide

SOIL pH

5.4-5.8

LIGHT LEVELS

NO CATEGORIES

DAY TEMPS

71-79°F | 22-26°C

NIGHT TEMPS

59-64°F | 15-18°C

FERTILIZATION

175-225 PPM

Crop Timing from Rooted Liners

SIZE

4" (10cm) - Quarts
4" (10cm) - Quarts
4" (10cm) - Quarts

PLANTS PER POT

1-3
2-5
3-6

WEEKS TO FINISH

6-8
7-9
10-12