COMMON NAME:
► Dwarf Brazilian Plume Flower
SCIENTIFIC NAME:
► Justicia carnea
GROWERS HINT:
►This is a great plant for the shade garden. It will also bloom indoors in a very bright sunny window.
GROWTH HABITS:
►The original Justicia get 6 to 8 feet tall. This is a new dwarf variety that will not get much over 4 or 6 feet. The flowers come into bloom in late spring through fall. Snap off the spent flowers. Your plant should be covered with buds and will bloom continuously. Cut back in early spring.
SHADE/SUN:
►Justicia thrives in shade even in warm weather areas, but is frost tender. Along the coastline it will adapt to full sun. Can also grow indoors in a very bright sunny window indoor.
FEEDING AND WATERING:
►This is a fast growing plant and needs plenty of fertilizer and water. Feed twice a month.
FLOWER/FOLIAGE COLOR(S):
►Foliage is dark green, flower is a beautiful pink with an interesting shape.
SEASON(S) CARRIED AT WEIDNERS:
►Spring/Summer intermittently.
CONTAINER OR GROUND?
►Pot indoors or in the ground outdoors
PARTICULAR PESTS:
►Watch out for caterpillars, snails, and white flies.
