Kings Crown. A very pretty houseplant with tubular two-lipped flowers produced in dense heads. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers August to October. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Justicia carnea
A very pretty houseplant with tubular two-lipped flowers produced in dense heads
Additional information
| Generic | Justicia |
|---|---|
| Species | carnea |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Kings Crown |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.2m |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | August, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 55°F / 12°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Water sparingly in winter, Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape, Pinch shoots regularly to encourage branching |
| Pruning Time | Early spring |
| Pests and diseases | Red spider mite, Whiteflies |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Seed |
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