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Justicia brandegeana 'Variegata'

 
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Family: Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Justicia (jus-TEE-see-ah) (Info)
Species: brandegeana (bran-dij-ee-AN-uh) (Info)
Cultivar: Variegata

2 vendors have this plant for sale.

7 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Perennials

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Light Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Pink

Bloom Time:
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage:
Variegated

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive grrrlgeek On Sep 21, 2009, grrrlgeek from Grayslake, IL (Zone 5a) wrote:

Mine have a funky texture to the leaves, but the pics look like they're like that too. Happy in a pot on the east facing patio. Shrubbier than 'Fruit Cocktail'. Will keep as a houseplant in winter.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Tempe, Arizona
Santa Barbara, California
Largo, Florida
Pensacola, Florida
Slidell, Louisiana
Austin, Texas
Houston, Texas
Missouri City, Texas



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