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
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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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