Justicia carnea Brazilian Plume flower. Spikes of showy flowers, Pink Red and White colours.

Justicia carnea, Brazilian Plume or Plume flower is a beautiful flowering tropical shrub that can be easily grown in semishade. Ideal for city homes as can be grown as a container plant in indirect bright Sunlight. If growing in ground, grow it under a tree or as border in a semi shaded area. Spikes of showy flowers which come in Pink, Red or White colours. Dead head dry flowers to encourage new blooms. Easy to grow and maintain. Prune to maintain a desired size and shape. Propagation from stem cutting. Blooms off and on through out the year. Well draining soil. Organic fertilizer can be given every month.