Justicia carnea growing shrub‎ of the genus Justicia also known as Brazilian plume flower, Flamingo flower, Justicia carnea perennial evergreen plant, used as ornamental plant for the flowers, can grow in subtropical, mediterranean or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 8-11.
Leaves color green in elliptic shape sometimes with a little twist.
Flower color red, white or pink in tubular shape that grow on bracts in hive shape.
Moist, rich, well drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
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Planting season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
Pests and diseases:
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Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant:
50-100cm, 20-40 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full sun (not if you have very hot summer/ Half shade / Full shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower:
Red, white or pink flowers in tubular shape that grow on bracts in hive shape
Justicia carnea
Planting Season: Autumn Planting, Spring Planting, Summer planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants, Part shade Plants, Shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate, Temperate Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants, Fast growing plants
Plant life-form: Evergreen, Perennial plant, Shrub
Plant Uses: Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Big amount of water, Regularly water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10, Hardiness zone 11, Hardiness zone 8, Hardiness zone 9
Ornamental parts: Ornamental flower, Ornamental leaves, Ornamental plant
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Autumn flowers, Spring flowers, Summer flowers
Flower colors: Pink flower, Red flower, White flower
Harvest Season:
Edible Parts:
Culinary uses: