Return to This Plant's Category:  Ipomoea to Justicia Jacobinia chrysostephana (Syn.: Cyrtanthera chrysostephana, Justicia chrysostephana), Golden Crowned
	Code: 51884 Price: $9.95 Out of Stock
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Family: Acanthaceae Large striking terminal crown-like clusters of brilliant golden apricot colored flowers. Leaves are a glossy deep green with vivid red color of the midribs and nerves on the underside. Grows to 2 feet high and blooms in mid-winter. Try indoors, in a greenhouse, or outdoors in the tropics. Needs warmth, humidity, and part shade to thrive. Although quite rare, it was introduced into cultivation in the 1880's. Native to Mexico. USDA zones 10 - 11. We previously came up with the name and sold it as Justicia species "Orange Flame", which now some have erroneously applied to Justicia sp. Sidicaro.

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(B) Hanging
basket (D) Dwarf
under 12" (F) Flourescent lights for
indoor light culture (H) Humid
conditions (M) Miniature
under 6" (T) Terrarium
plant (W) Winter
flowering

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