White Brazilian Plume Jacobina - Justicia carnea - Shade Perennial - Live Plant - Pearl Colored Flower - Emerald Goddess Gardens - Starter Sz 4 Inch Pot

Brand: Emerald Goddess Gardens

Color: White, Green

Features:

• Justicia carnea, also known as Jacobina or Brazilian Plume, is one of several hundred species of the large Justicia genus. It is a low-growing, shade-loving, tropical perennial shrub that is a great choice for bringing a long-lasting, pop of bright color to lightly shaded nooks, corners, and mixed perennial beds, or can be grown as an outdoor potted plant.
• The plant matures as a short, bushy, rounded shrub about 2 ft. tall, with big, pointed-oval leaves of medium green. As the nights get warmer, green cone-shaped buds with many small, separate sepals push up from the terminal ends of branches. Long, curved, slender white petals emerge from each sepal, forming a large bloom plume that lasts for several weeks.The cycle repeats every few weeks throughout the warm season. Overall, this Justicia provides lots of rewards for little effort.
• Care: Plant in fertile, well-draining soil or potting media in a lightly shaded area. Water as needed to maintain consistent soil moisture, but avoid overwatering. Overwatered plants will become weak, thin, and fail to flower as expected. Feed a good quality, slow-release, bloom-boosting fertilizer with the initial planting and annually in spring thereafter. Prune after flowering to shape, encourage new blooms, and prevent open, leggy growth.
• Indoor Growing: The Brazilian Plume plant will grow indoors, but modifications such as increasing light level, temperature, and humidity are usually necessary for it to bloom indoors. It is a tropical plant, and the constant 70°F range of the average indoor growing space is quite cool for tropical plants.
• Climate: Justicia carnea is a tropical plant and is recommended for growing in USDA Zones 9, 10, and 11. Protection from cold temperatures is required in all zones for the longest life, best appearance, and earliest flowering. Note that Zone recommendations are based on average temperatures and do not take factors such as humidity, rainfall, or day/night temperature variations into consideration. Every growing environment has unique challenges

Part Number: JAC-WHI-ALB-04

Package Dimensions: 20.0 x 4.0 x 4.0 inches