How to tend a Andrographis paniculata
Also known as: Justicia paniculata Burm.f., Justicia latebrosa Russell ex Wall., Andrographis paniculata var. glandulosa Trimen, Andrographis subspathulata C.B.Clarke, Justicia stricta Lam. ex Steud.
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Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water
Sunlight
Like sunshine, grows in sunny places
Soil
Slightly acidic soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 2-3 times monthly
Pruning
Remove aged tissues, dead, rotten, diseased leaves timely
About this plant
- Origin
- South Asia
- Category
- Acanthaceae, Andrographis
- Size
- Diameter ⥠10 cm, height ⥠15 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period July-October, fruiting period August-November
- Flower colors
- light purple, fruit color purple brown
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