How to tend a Jacobinia velutina

Also known as: Amphiscopia aequilabris (Nees) Nees, Ecbolium aequilabre (Nees) Kuntze, Jacobinia aequilabris (Nees) Lindau, Jacobinia velutina Lindau, Justicia velutina (Lindau) Hassl., Orthotactus aequilabris Nees, Justicia velutina Lindau

Watering

Likes wet environments, water thoroughly when soil is dry

Sunlight

Like adequate light, resistant to shade, avoid summer scorching sunlight

Soil

Fertile loam rich in organic matter

Fertilizer

Apply 1-2 times monthly in spring

Pruning

Remove withered flowers, diseased and yellowing leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Brazil
Category
Acanthaceae, Cyrtanthera
Size
Diameter ≥ 20 cm, height 15-30 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period March-July
Flower colors
Leaf color green, flower color pink
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