Justicia carnea
BRAZILIAN PLUME FLOWER
Acanthaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
2m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Justicia carnea
BRAZILIAN PLUME FLOWER
Acanthaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
2m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: pink

Flowering Time: early summer to late autumn

Leaves: dark green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits cottage & tropical designs

Uses: indoors, border, informal screen, informal hedge

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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