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White Brazilian Plume Flower Jacobina Justicia carnea alba Shade Garden Perennial Starter Sz 4 Inch Pot

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White Brazilian Plume Flower Jacobina Justicia carnea alba Shade Garden Perennial Starter Sz 4 Inch Pot

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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 into a low-growing, rounded shrub at around 2 feet in height, with large, pointed, prominently veined, pointed-oval leaves in medium green. As the nights begin to warm, large green, pointed, cone-shaped buds with multiple individual small sepals push up from the terminal ends of branches. Long, curved, slender petals in pearly white rise out of each sepal, forming a large 3 to 4 inch plume of petals that lasts for several weeks. The bloom cycle repeats every few weeks throughout the warm season. Overall, this Justicia is a very easy-to-grow tropical perennial providing 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. Overly saturated plants will become spotted, 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 control size, shape, and encourage new blooms, and prevent plants from becoming open and leggy.

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.

Cannot be shipped to Hawaii.

Condition: This product is one (1) young, starter-sized plant intended for a gardener to grow to its mature size. You may expect a starter-size plant to be well-rooted, have a root zone of approximately 4 inches in diameter, be a minimum of about 6 to 8 inches tall, and have no blooms or buds on arrival. It may be shipped with or without a pot, as appropriate.

Plants are guaranteed to arrive in healthy, viable condition. This warranty is contingent upon the Seller receiving prompt notification of any issues or concerns with the plant\'s condition or appearance.

This notification must be received within 24 hours of delivery and include in-focus photos that clearly show the plant issue, shipping box, and address label. No other additional, extended, or long-term warranty is expressed or implied.