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- Q.Our Cigar Plants - Our cigar plants have been in our front planter for at least 3 yrs. Just this year, a little shiny ...
- Q.My Cigar Plant Is Nonflowering - My cigar plant looks healthy but it's not flowering. Doesn't need fertilizer.
- Q.Cigar Plants - why are the leaves on my cigar plant red instead of green?
- Q.Can You Cut A Cigar Plant Completely Back - I live in North Carolina and was wondering if you could cut this completely back and it will return in ...
Asked by
Nanlou35 on
October 7, 2014Q.Our cigar plants
Our cigar plants have been in our front planter for at least 3 yrs. Just this year, a little shiny blue and black bug is eating the leaves.
- Answered by
theficuswrangler on
October 9, 2014A.It's hard to identify the bug from that description, but if you want to know what it is, catch one and take it to the county extension service, where they can identify it for you. This link will help you locate one: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-extension-service.htm
In the mean time, a few sprays with neem oil will probably chase the unwelcome guest off. Neem oil won't harm bees or beneficial bugs, only those that eat leaves. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-extension-service.htmWas this answer useful?00
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- Asked by
Diana7fl on
July 26, 2015
10Q.my cigar plant is nonflowering
My cigar plant looks healthy but it's not flowering. Doesn't need fertilizer.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 27, 2015A.Review the growing requirements in the link below.
It certainly may be an issue with to much Nitrogen, this can inhibit flowering.You can increase Phosphorous to promote blooms. Bone Meal is a good way to do this.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/cigar-plant/growing-cigar-plants.htm
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Anonymous on
June 6, 2018Q.cigar plants
why are the leaves on my cigar plant red instead of green?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 6, 2018A.Leaves turn red in more sun locations and stay green in shady locations.
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wpittman84 on
December 11, 2020
Grimesland, NC 278237Q.Can You Cut A Cigar Plant Completely Back
I live in North Carolina and was wondering if you could cut this completely back and it will return in the spring?
Answered by
BushDoctor on
December 11, 2020
Certified ExpertA.No. Unfortunately, this should be considered an annual outside of zones 9 and up. You can grow them in container, however. This will allow you to bring them indoors for the winter.
Here is an article for more information on the plant:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/cigar-plant/growing-cigar-plants.htm
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