Water
Water consistently to keep the soil evenly moist, but not waterlogged. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings.
Reduce watering slightly during cooler months or when the plant is dormant, but never let it dry out completely.
Lemon Pistolbush (Justicia aconitiflora) is a shrub with bright yellow, tubular flowers resembling a pistol. It thrives in warm climates and attracts pollinators.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Moderate to High
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light; can tolerate some direct sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C; protect from frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed regularly during growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water consistently to keep the soil evenly moist, but not waterlogged. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings.
Reduce watering slightly during cooler months or when the plant is dormant, but never let it dry out completely.
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Pinch back stem tips to encourage bushier growth and more abundant flowering.
Regular light pruning will maintain shape and vigor.
Easily propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Insert cuttings into a well-draining potting mix and keep them consistently moist and warm. Rooting typically occurs within 4-6 weeks.
Repot young plants annually in spring, and mature plants every 2-3 years or when root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one.
Ensure adequate drainage holes to prevent waterlogging.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Lemon Pistolbush (Justicia aconitiflora)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Justicia |
| Species | Justicia aconitiflora |
Similar in genus Justicia
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