Willow-leaved Justicia

Willow-leaved Justicia Care

Justicia Gendarussa

What is the plant

Justicia gendarussa is a much-branched, erect shrub growing from 70 - 150cm tall.The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and insect repellent. It is grown as an ornamental.A small, erect, fast-growing, branched shrub with attractive, lanceolate (shaped like a lance-head), ascending to spreading green leaves, and produces dainty white flowers.Foliage

Leaves simple, entire, opposite, lanceolate, green, 7 to 14 cm long and 1 to 2.5 cm wide, glabrous on both sides, apex acute-acuminate. Stems

humidity

High

lighting

Full Sun

difficulty

Easy

hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
It prefers moist soil.
Fertilizer
To help establish your new Variegated Willow Leaf Shrimp Plant, fertilize sparingly a few inches away from the base, tri-annually with a slow time released product.
Sunlight
It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade

Disease diagnosis

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Soil
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils.
Popularity
62 people already have this plant 22 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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Willow-leaved Justicia Care

How to Care for the Plant

Water

Fertilizer

Sunlight

Soil

Popularity