Justicia carnea, commonly known as Brazilian plume, is a tropical shrub with showy, feather-like flower spikes in pink, red, or white.
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Sunlight
Prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid direct, harsh sunlight.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water more frequently during the growing season and reduce in winter.
Soil
Well-draining potting mix, such as a peat-based mix with added perlite or sand.
Temperature
Thrives in warm temperatures. Protect from frost; bring indoors if temperatures drop below 10°C.
Habitat
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season.
Prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid direct, harsh sunlight.
Partial shade to bright indirect light
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water more frequently during the growing season and reduce in winter.
Well-draining potting mix, such as a peat-based mix with added perlite or sand.
Thrives in warm temperatures. Protect from frost; bring indoors if temperatures drop below 10°C.
18-25 °C
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season.
Spring to Fall
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Pot, Ground
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
1-1.5 m
Spread
1-1.5 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple
Flower Size
10-15 cm
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
Rating: 0/5
Edible
No
