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Justicia axillaris (Justicia axillaris)

Justicia axillaris is a fast-growing herbaceous perennial native to tropical Africa and Asia, known for its attractive foliage and small white flowers.

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Sunlight

Prefers bright, indirect light.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining potting mix, such as a blend of peat moss, perlite, and compost.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature is between 18-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers bright, indirect light.

Avoid intense afternoon sun.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Water more sparingly in winter.

Soil

Well-draining potting mix, such as a blend of peat moss, perlite, and compost.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature is between 18-25°C.

Avoid temperatures below 10°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season.

Reduce feeding in autumn and winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.5-1 m

Spread

0.5-1 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

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Synonyms
Dianthera campestris (Nees) Benth. & Hook.f. ex B.D.Jacks.
Ecbolium axillare (Nees) Kuntze
Ecbolium campestre (Nees) Kuntze
Rhytiglossa axillaris Nees
Rhytiglossa campestris Nees
Saglorithys axillaris (Nees) Rizzini
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderLamiales
  • familyAcanthaceae
  • genusJusticia
  • speciesJusticia axillaris
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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