Water
Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, especially in containers.
Justicia adhatodoides is a perennial evergreen shrub native to South Asia, known for its medicinal properties and ornamental white flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
60% intensity
Protect from intense afternoon sun in hot climates.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
70% intensity
Water more in warm weather, less in cool.
Well-draining, fertile soil. It can tolerate a range of soil types but performs best in loamy or sandy loam.
50% intensity
Thrives in warm temperatures.
80% intensity
Ideal range is 18-25°C. Protect from frost.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
50% intensity
Feed during the growing season.
50% intensity
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, especially in containers.
Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove dead or damaged branches anytime. Light pruning can be done to control size.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. Seeds can also be sown, but cuttings offer faster and more reliable results.
Repot container-grown plants every 1-2 years in spring, or when root-bound. Use a slightly larger pot with fresh, well-draining potting mix.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Justicia |
| Species | Justicia adhatodoides |
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