A very pretty houseplant with nodding spikes of tubular flowers. Max Height 45cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers October to January. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Justicia rizzinii
A very pretty houseplant with nodding spikes of tubular flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Justicia |
|---|---|
| Species | rizzinii |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | yellow, scarlet |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 45cm |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Spread | 45cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | October, January |
| 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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