Jacobinia home care, photos of varieties and species with descriptions

Jacobinia is ideal for indoor cultivation. Its neat green bushes are dotted with unusual flowers. They do not require special care and always please with a neat appearance. In the photo, Jacobinia strikes with a thick green shock of leaves. People who believe in the energy of plants argue that Jacobinia promotes the development of intuition, responsiveness, mutual understanding and maintains harmony in the family.

Popular types of Jacobinia with photos

All varieties of Jacobinia have powerful roots and weakly branching erect stems. The leaves are oblong-oval, dark emerald on the upper side, below they are covered with a light purple fluff. Flowers are collected in spike-shaped inflorescences, densely covering the shrub. Flowering is short, about 2 weeks. The timing of the appearance of buds in different species is individual, usually closer to the end of summer.

With good care, re-flowering is possible with the onset of spring. The following species are usually grown at home:

Jacobinia Brandegeeana (Justicia brandegeeana). An evergreen plant with oblong leaves up to 7 cm long. At the ends of drooping shoots in August, large spike-shaped inflorescences appear, which consist of numerous two-lipped buds. The bracts are scarlet, the petals of the flowers are white. With good care, it can grow up to one meter in height.

Jacobinia Brandege

Jacobinia meat-red or flesh (Jacobinia carnea). A beautifully flowering dwarf shrub with bright tubular pink flowers. Straight stems of this species branch a little, but over time they grow woody and stretch up to a meter in height at home, and in open ground up to two meters. The leaves are large, up to 20 cm in diameter. In some reference books, this species can be found under the name Jacobinia majestic.

Jacobinia meat-red

Jacobinia pink or Fields (jacobinia pohliana)... Abundantly leafy shrub, dense and powerful. The leaves are large, glossy, cast purple. They keep on long, up to 8 cm, petioles. Lush apical inflorescences are bright pink.

Jacobinia Fields

Jacobinia pauciflora. It is a low compact bush, the maximum height is 50 cm. The stems are highly branched, the leaves are small oval. Abundant flowering at the end of winter. Long tubular flowers are beautifully colored: orange-red at the base, and yellow tops.

Jacobinia small-flowered

Jacobinia vascular or Justicia adhatoda. An evergreen shrub with emerald leaves and delicate double-lipped flowers. Large buds are collected in spike-shaped inflorescences, white petals with specks of pink or purple hue.

Decorative varieties include:

• Jacobinia Alba - flowers are large, snow-white;
• Jacobinia yellow - flowers of a rich sunny shade, narrow long petals;
• Jacobinia variegated - the leaves are covered with small white spots. Variegated varieties are considered the most difficult to breed.

Jacobinia Adatoda

Characteristic of Jacobinia

The height of Jacobinia can reach up to 1.5 meters. At home, the plant grows up to a maximum of 1 meter. The stems grow upward, they are very flexible, strongly leafy. Over time, the stem becomes a little woody.The leaves are elliptical. They are colored green; sometimes there may be specks and droplets on the surface of the leaf plates.

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Jacobinia's inflorescences are large, multi-tiered, in the form of a candle. The flowers are drooping, long, tubular. Mostly they are white, pink, red or orange.

Inflorescences are of two types, as a result of which the species are divided into two groups. The first group includes varieties in which flowers are formed on lateral shoots; to the second - at the tops.

Indoors, Jacobinia blooms from February to April. If favorable conditions are created for the plant, then in the fall, Jacobinia can begin to bloom again.

The subtleties of growing Jacobinia from seeds at home

Jacobinia seeds can be purchased online or from collectors. There are usually 3-5 seeds in a bag. Sowing is carried out from the end of February to April.

The pot is filled with a sand-peat mixture. The soil is moistened, the seeds are scattered over the surface, sprinkled with earth with a layer of half a centimeter. The pot is covered with foil on top and placed in a bright place. The air temperature should be in the range of 20-25 ° C.

Crops should be regularly ventilated, the soil should be moistened. Shoots will appear in 5-10 days. After the appearance of 2-3 true leaves, the seedlings dive into separate pots. For planting, use a universal soil for indoor plants.

Care features

Caring for Jacobinia at home does not require much attention. A florist with minimal experience to cope with this plant. For a flower, you need to choose a bright room. Jacobinia loves bright, diffused light, but needs protection from the direct rays of the midday sun. In winter, backlighting is useful in dark rooms.

The most suitable air temperature for a plant is + 20 ... + 25 ° C. In intense heat, you need to ventilate the room more often or take out the Jacobin to fresh air. By winter, the temperature should be gradually reduced to + 12… + 16 ° C. During the flowering period, the bushes are also kept in a cool place.

A resident of the tropics needs high humidity, so regular spraying, use of pallets of wet pebbles and humidifiers are encouraged.

Water the Jacobin abundantly and often with soft water without chlorine. As the temperature drops, the frequency of watering is reduced, but only the upper layers of the soil should dry out. Otherwise, the leaves and flower buds will begin to dry out and fall off.

From March to August, three times a month, Jacobinia is fertilized with organic compounds. Top dressing must be diluted well with water so as not to harm the roots. An excess of fertilizer is also undesirable, as it leads to distillation of the stems and a lack of flowering.

Jacobinia needs annual pruning. Only 2-3 internodes are left on each stem. Without this procedure, the shoots are bare and strongly stretched. It is also advisable to rejuvenate the plant every 3-5 years.

Of the diseases of Jacobinia, only root rot can annoy with improper watering and stagnant water. In summer, when the air is dry, spider mites, aphids and scale insects settle on the leaves. For parasites, effective insecticides such as Actellic or Karbofos should be used.

Reproduction of Jacobinia by cuttings

Cutting is an easier and more efficient way to propagate a plant

The method of propagation by cuttings is simpler and more effective. Cuttings can be used as planting material after spring pruning of the crown.

In varieties with single lateral flowers, it is necessary to take lateral shoots for rooting. The length of the cutting should be between 7 and 10 cm, each with at least two internodes. The material is rooted in a sand-peat mixture, the temperature is maintained at 20-22 ° C. The hardened rooted plants are planted in separate pots.Planting is carried out single (a pot with a diameter of 7 cm) or a group of three cuttings (then take a pot with a diameter of 11 cm). When planting in spring, the first flowering can be expected in September.

Reproduction of justice

It is very easy to propagate indoor hops. Thanks to pruning, this plant produces a large "harvest" of apical cuttings every year, which can be used for rooting. The branches of justice take root well, and the process is fast enough. The main thing is to provide temperatures not lower than 20-22 degrees. Immediately after rooting, the plants need to be planted in individual pots or grouped by 3 seedlings in larger containers. Young plants need to be constantly pinched, carefully remove the tops of the shoots to improve branching.

Adult plant care

Plant care includes the following activities:

Choosing a place. The Jacobinia flower loves sunlight. Therefore, from late May to mid-September, the plant can be kept on open sunny balconies and terraces. Only on the hottest days, it is better to shade the leaves from the bright sun to avoid burns. In the rooms, pots are placed on the southeast or west windows.

After the autumn pruning, the pots are stored in a well-lit and warm enough room. To prevent the shoots from thinning and stretching, apply additional lighting. Otherwise, the crown loses its decorative effect.

Another danger for Jacobinia in winter is the hypothermia of the earthen coma. Therefore, you need to put a sheet of styrofoam under the flower pot. Drafts and icy air are also dangerous to the plant.

When growing Jacobinia, you must strictly observe the temperature regime.

Temperature conditions. Starting from the first days of spring and throughout the summer, it is desirable that the temperature around the flower be at around 20 ° C. In autumn and winter, 15-17 ° C will be enough. Another important aspect is maintaining optimal air humidity, not less than 60%. To do this, you need to constantly spray Jacobinia or use household humidifiers.

Effective watering. Proper watering is one of the most important conditions for growing Jacobinia. With overdried soil and in a "swamp", the plant instantly sheds yellowed foliage. In summer, especially in the heat, the plants are watered often and abundantly. In dry rooms, the air around is sprayed from a spray bottle. In addition, flower pots can be placed on pallets with pebbles, moss, expanded clay. With the onset of autumn and winter, the amount of moisture is reduced, but make sure that the earthen lump remains moist.

Plant feeding. Jacobinia flowers need feeding with complex flower fertilizers. From May until the beginning of flowering, once every 10-14 days, the plants are watered with liquid solutions. Before flowering, you can fertilize the bush with a phosphorus composition. In autumn and winter, you can feed the flower 1-2 times with a weakly concentrated solution.

Pruning. Jacobinia bushes need crown formation. Without strong pruning (long before budding or immediately after flowering), you will not get a compact, lush bush that will delight with abundant flowering. The procedure is carried out at least once a year, shortening all shoots by 1/3 or 1/2 of the length. 2-3 internodes are left on each shoot.

Description of the plant

Jacobinia is an evergreen perennial from the Acanthus family. It is common in the rainforests of South and Central America. Another name for this cute plant is also known - justice or justicia. Representatives of the Jacobin take a herbaceous or semi-shrub form.

The rhizome is highly branched and consists of many thin processes. The stems of the plant are dense, erect, they are covered with a smooth green-pink skin. The internodes are thickened and reddish. There are many lateral shoots on the shoots. The height of the bush in natural conditions can reach 1-1.5 m.

The opposite or petiolate leaves of Jacobinia are arranged in pairs. They are lanceolate or ovoid with jagged edges.The leaf plate has a bumpy surface dotted with veins. Most often, dense, shiny leaves are colored bright green.

The flowering period is from February to April. Sometimes the Jacobinia plant blooms again in early autumn. The tubular flowers are composed of several tiers of narrow petals. The buds are collected in spike-shaped, often drooping inflorescences. The petals can be pink, orange, coral, red or white. Each flower stays on the bush for up to two weeks.

Rules and subtleties of plant transplant

Jacobinia is transplanted in March, every two years. As a soil, you can use a universal soil or use a mixture of garden soil, humus, peat, river sand. At the bottom of the planting pot, a drainage layer of expanded clay, ceramic debris or charcoal must be laid. The plant, together with an earthen lump, is carefully transferred into a large container. They fill up and compact the wet soil around. After transplanting, the pot is placed in a permanent place.

The plant is transplanted in the spring, but not more often than 1 time in 2 years.

Phenotype

Jacobinia, or djustica, is part of the Acanthus family. It is a perennial, evergreen plant with a herbaceous or semi-shrub form. Growing area - South American rainforests.

Justika has a very branched root system with numerous shoots and a strong, straight stem, smooth to the touch, with a pink tint. She has reddish thickened internodes. Numerous lateral processes are present. The plant grows up to one and a half meters.

Growing in pairs, the green petiole leaves take the form of an egg or a lancet. Their glossy surface is bumpy, speckled with veins and has denticles at the edges.

Justika flowers are tubular: from the petals, going in several tiers, an inflorescence is formed in the form of an ear (usually drooping). They are red, white, orange, pink or coral in color. Jacobinia blooms from late winter (February) to mid-spring (April), but sometimes it happens twice, also in autumn. The flowering time is on average 14 days.

Diseases and pests

The good news: Jacobinia rarely gets sick and is practically not attacked by insects. Only occasionally in a dry room are individual specimens affected by spider mites. The leaves of the plant dry, turn yellow, from the bottom they are tightened with cobwebs. It is recommended to carry out more careful maintenance and regular inspection of the plant during the period of illness. Frequent spraying of the plant with warm water and timely removal of the affected leaves helps to get rid of the tick.

Also, signals of trouble will be:

• leaf burns - too bright sun;
• yellowing of leaves - low air temperature;
• too large leaves, buds are not tied - the plant was overfed with fertilizers.

Observing the simple rules of care, you will get a compact decorative bush. All summer long it will delight you with luscious emerald greenery, and at the end of August with abundant lush flowering.

You can get acquainted with the peculiarities of growing Jacobinia in the proposed video clip. Happy viewing!

A bright and unusual beauty with an outlandish bloom

The justices, which once became the cause of considerable controversy both among flower growers and among scientists, today can finally boast of a more systematized, albeit not entirely linear, classification. Although many continue to refer to this beauty as white perone drip, the only "legitimate" names for these plants are justice (Justicia) and Jacobinia (jacobinia). Plants, found in room culture under these names, for the most part are representatives of the genus of justice, less often there are actually Jacobins.But since each of the plants has a synonym-name from the "neighboring" genus, these cultures can be called both justice and Jacobin with every right. Perhaps in the future, botanists will be able to eliminate this confusion, but today Jacobin and Justice remain valid names for the same plant. When buying, be sure to pay attention to the name of the specific plant species, and not the "family" name. After all, some species differ in both the type of flowering and the requirements for wintering.

The appearance of the Justicia is slightly reminiscent of the popular garden annual vines with unusual inflorescences, which is why it is often called indoor hop. Although in the form of growth and greenery of justice - far from vines. These South American dwarf shrubs with evergreen foliage are quite compact in size: even in nature, Jacobinia will not exceed 1.5 m.Semi-lignified, straight, easily recognizable both by the reddish bark and by the swelling in the nodes, the shoots of the plant are hidden under the opposite, elongated-oval , with a beautiful pointed edge, whole leaves. In different Jacobinas, their color ranges from variegated to green. Single tubular flowers are almost uncommon for indoor species. Large spike-shaped and symmetrical inflorescences are much more common. But the decorative effect is not given to them at all by flowers, but by bracts, which almost completely hide them: elongated, brightly colored, most often triangular or leaf-shaped, they form surprisingly spectacular spikelets in justice, and in some Jacobinas they are collected in peculiar bunches.

Justicia brandegeeana.

The color scheme of Jacobinians traditionally includes red, orange and white colors. But for many species, through the efforts of breeders, white-flowered varieties were also bred, and for some justices the base color is bright pink.

The original bracts adorn the plant literally for almost the entire year. And it is the duration of flowering, the elegance of this indoor plant that became the main guarantee of its popularity today. After all, justices do not just look good, but are almost always decorated with luxurious inflorescences with variegated colors. True, the white flowers themselves, reliably hidden by the bracts, fade very quickly, but the beginning of the seed formation stage does not affect the beauty of the bracts, which continue to stay on the plant for up to 3 months.

Conditions for growing at home

Jacobinia is an exotic plant, therefore, for a comfortable living in an apartment, it requires compliance with several rules.

Lighting

Justice belongs to the group of light-loving plants, for which it is important to adhere to bright, but diffused light. It is better to choose the southern or eastern part of the room as the optimal location. In the summer, when sunny weather prevails outside, it is recommended to take the flower pot out into the fresh air, but at the same time protect it from direct sunlight, which can cause burns on the leaves.

Important! You should gradually accustom Jacobin to the street, regularly taking it out for a few minutes on a balcony or terrace. Also, it is impossible to place the plant in bright light immediately after purchase; it is better to give time for adaptation.

In winter, when the culture feels a shortage of sunlight, it needs to organize artificial lighting, otherwise the crown will begin to lose its decorative effect.

Airing

One of the main enemies of justice is a draft, therefore, it is absolutely impossible to place a plant in the place of formation of cold gusts of wind. At the same time, the culture should be regularly ventilated, which will speed up metabolic processes and activate its growth. There is no need for ventilation in winter.

Temperature regime

A comfortable temperature for Jacobinia is considered to be in the range from + 20 to + 25 ° C, therefore, starting in spring, when the period of active plant growth begins, experts recommend adhering to just such temperature indicators in the room. In summer, the flower should be taken out into the open air.

In the autumn-winter period, it is advisable to lower the temperature to + 15 ... + 17 ° С, but not lower than + 15 ° С, since the cold microclimate can cause decay of the root system.

Important! During flowering, justice is recommended to be kept in moderate temperatures + 15 ... + 18

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Jacobinia, or justice

Jacobinia purifies and moisturizes the air. According to the zodiac sign of Jacobin - Libra, which is patronized by Venus and Mercury. Venus endowed her with beauty and energy of tenderness, Mercury - with a light, airy character. Jacobinia will promote the formation of kindness and responsiveness. The plant has the ability to stimulate intuition, helps to understand the desires and needs of the interlocutor, partner, employee, so it is useful for doctors and healers.

The genus Jacobinia (Jacobinia) includes 50 species of the acanthus family. The Jacobins now belong to the genus Justicia (it would be more correct to be Jostija, since the genus got its name in honor of the Scottish gardener James Justice). Jacobinia are widespread in the tropical regions of South America.

Representatives of the genus are shrubs and herbaceous plants. Leaves are ovate, elliptical, ovate-lanceolate, green or variegated, whole-edged. Flowers are solitary or in few-flowered inflorescences, yellow, red, orange, less often white and pink.

Advice

Temperature: Jacobinia is thermophilic, in summer it is kept at a normal room temperature of about 22-23 ° C, in winter within 16-18 ° C, but not lower than 15 ° C (for meat-red Jacobin, not lower than 17 ° C).

Lighting: Bright diffused lighting, especially in winter.

Watering: From spring to autumn, watering is plentiful, in winter it is somewhat less. The soil should be moist all the time, but not too damp. Only soft and warm water is used.

Fertilizer: Between March and August, they feed every two weeks. Fertilizer special for flowering indoor plants.

Air humidity: Jacobinia loves very humid air, so it is sprayed several times a day or placed on a tray of water.

Transfer: Every 2 - 3 years. The soil should be very loose, consisting of 1 part leaf, 1 part turf, 1 part peat land and 1 part sand.

Reproduction: Stem cuttings in spring.

Care

Jacobinia (Justicia) prefers a bright, sunny place all year round, suitable for growing near southern windows, grows well near western and eastern windows... In the summer months at noon, the plant still needs to be shaded a little from the scorching sun. It is very good to take it outdoors for the summer season. Keep in mind that after prolonged cloudy weather or after purchasing it to direct sunlight, the plant is gradually taught to avoid burns. Justitia Brandega needs light protection only from the intense midday sun, but she needs to stand in the room all year round.

The optimum temperature for Jacobinia (Justice) in the spring-summer period is in the region of 20-25 ° C, in winter 16-18 ° C is enough.

Features of the temperature regime for species with single flowers or from 2-4 on lateral shoots: during the flowering period, from about February to April, the flowers begin to take on their inherent color. During this period, they need a low temperature, within 6-8 ° C, but not more than 10 ° C, since high temperatures do not stimulate flowering.

In the spring-summer period, plants need abundant watering with soft, settled water, as the upper layer of the substrate dries up... It is especially important to monitor the moisture content of the substrate of those plants that are located in sunny places. In winter, watering is limited when the temperature drops to 15-17 ° C.If the plant hibernates in a warm, dry room, watering should not be reduced. Do not allow the earthen coma to dry out, otherwise flowers and leaves may fall off.

Jacobins (Justice) are sensitive to dry air. The humidity of the air, if possible, should not fall below 60%, therefore it is regularly useful to spray the leaves of plants with soft, settled water... It makes sense to place the pots of plants in trays of damp expanded clay or peat.

During the growth period, the plants are fed weekly with flower fertilizer, at other times the feeding is carried out 1 time in 2-4 weeks.

To obtain compact specimens, plants are treated with substances that inhibit growth. After a while, the plants begin to grow as usual. Each spring, the plant must be pruned one third or even half the height of the shoot.in. This is necessary in order for it to branch more strongly in the future and acquire a magnificent decorative appearance. The shoots remaining after pruning can be used as propagation cuttings. Older plants can be cut short and transplanted into smaller containers.

Plants are transplanted as needed, sometimes 2-3 times over the summer, into a larger pot, carefully, trying not to damage the root system... Low-flowered Jacobinia is transplanted after flowering, in January - February. A humus substrate is suitable (pH 5.5-6.5). It can consist of leafy sod land, humus, peat and sand in equal parts with the addition of phosphorus fertilizers and charcoal. A good drainage layer should be placed at the bottom of the pot.

Reproduction

Jacobinia (Justice) can be propagated by cuttings (mostly) and seeds.

Seeds germinate in soil at temperatures no lower than 20-25 ° C.

Species with flowers in the apical inflorescences are propagated by cuttings from January to April at a temperature of 20-22 ° C. After rooting, young plants are planted in 1 copy. in 7 cm pots. Sometimes they are planted in 3 copies in 11-centimeter pots, without further transshipment. The composition of the substrate: leaf - 1 hour, peat - 1 hour, turf - 1 hour, sand - 1 hour. Young plants are pinched two, three times. Cuttings of the February cuttings bloom in July, March - in September-October.

Species with single flowers or with 2-4 flowers on lateral shoots are propagated by herbaceous cuttings in January-February. After rooting (take root easily), young plants are planted in 9-11-centimeter pots, 3-5 pieces each. The composition of the earthen mixture is as follows: turf - 1 hour, humus - 1 hour, sand - 1 hour. The temperature is maintained at least 18 ° C. After the first transfer, the temperature is lowered to 16 ° C. Contain in lightened places. Young plants are pinched 2-3 times to stimulate branching.

Possible difficulties

In caring for plants, uniform watering is essential, since with excessive moisture and overdrying, the plants shed their leaves.

When overfeeding plants, they give out large leaves and do not bloom.

With an excessively dark and damp winter, the leaves may turn yellow, and with excessive dryness, they may fall off.

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Jacobinia Fields - Jacobinia pohliana.

Herbaceous perennial plant or shrub up to 150 cm tall. Branching shoots, erect. Leaves 15-20 cm long., Crowded at the ends of the stems, opposite, petiolate, broadly lanceolate or ovate-oblong, descending to the petiole, whole-edged or not clear-crowned, finely pubescent, dark green above, with a slightly reddish tinge below. The flowers are collected in an apical multiflorous dense spike-shaped inflorescence. The calyx is five-toothed, the corolla is up to 5 cm long., Two-lipped, pink. Each flower sits in the axil of a large (up to 2 cm) reddish-green obovate bracts. Homeland - Brazil. Grows in humid subtropical forests. In culture, two garden forms are common: var. obtusior (Nees) hort. - with a shortened inflorescence and narrower, often bare leaves and var.velutina (Nees) hort. - a relatively medium-sized plant with leaves, densely velvety-pubescent on both sides.

Jacobinia bright red - Jacobinia coccinea.

Evergreen, weakly branching shrub up to 2 m high. with swollen stems at the nodes. Leaves are oblong-elliptical, 12-27 cm long., 5-13 cm wide., With a rounded base, pointed apex, entire, with a petiole from 1 to 5 cm long. Flowers in the apical spicate inflorescences 10-18 cm long. Bracts are green, oval, with a sharp tip, pubescent with simple or glandular hairs. Bracts narrow, very small during flowering, approx. 2 mm long., After flowering, increase to 1.5 cm long. The calyx is 5-membered, 3-5 mm long. Corolla is bright red, two-lipped. The upper lip is erect, bent, two-serrated; the segments of the lower lip are curved downward. Stamens 2, pubescent, ovary and column glabrous. The fruit is a capsule. Does not bear fruit in culture. Homeland - Guiana. Known in culture since 1770.

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Let's summarize

• Jacobinia, aka Justice, is a bright flower native to Latin America.
• In our country, such a flowerpot is considered a rarity, but meanwhile, it is no more difficult to grow it than other exotic plants: it needs infrequent watering (let the soil dry out), humidity above average, spring and summer dressings, and, of course, bright, but diffused light.
• This plant can be propagated both by seeds and cuttings. The second way is more convenient.

And from this video you will learn about other indoor exotics with large and bright inflorescences:

A little about the plant

Jacobinia will satisfy the most discerning grower. After all, it is both a flowering and an ornamental-deciduous plant at the same time. In this respect, she is similar to Afelandra. But caring for Jacobinia is much easier. And so much so that Jacobinia - Justice can be recommended to novice flower growers.

There are many types of Jacobinia, about fifty. Most of them, as usual, were not adapted to indoor conditions, but remained in their homeland. By the way, you can meet Jacobin - justice can be found in almost any tropical zone of the world. As indoor plants, you can most often find Jacobinia bright red and Jacobinia meat-red, Jacobinia Fields is no less popular. This does not mean at all that the indoor culture of this plant is limited to only these three species. Not. There are more of them, but care for all types of Jacobinia is mostly the same, with the exception of a few nuances.

Jacobinia is a compact shrub by its structure, which can organically fit into any interior. Even in a small apartment, it will not take up much space. Jacobinia can grow up to one and a half meters, but for this you need to "try very hard".

Jacobinia (justice): a couple of words about something important, or where the name came from

Jacobinia (Shrimp Flower, Brazilian Feather, Flamingo Plant) is one of the Acanthus family, while the rest of the "congeners" are about 50 species. Homeland - the north of Brazil, where in the wild, the evergreen has long become a shrub that delights with abundant flowering due to optimal humidity and temperature.

The flower got its name from the name of the city in which it was first found - the city of Jacobinia, state of Bahia, Brazil. But its second, the most common name - Justice, the plant was named after the Scottish grower James Justisia, who made a significant contribution to its popularization.

Jacobinia is a popular plant among florists

In mini-greenhouses of flower growers, Jacobinia bright red and Jacobinia Fields are most often found. Although for growing at home, you can choose the little-flowered Jacobinia. This plant is an ampelous shrub, the branches of which hang down and reach a length of 45-60 cm. A striking feature is the mass of flowers of 2 shades (soft burgundy and rich orange), as well as an interesting fact: the younger leaves on the flower are always more predecessors. It remains to choose justice for yourself in a certain color and start growing!

Landing

Justika is usually planted as seeds at home. It is planted in the ground in rare cases. It requires a lot of heat, which can be created at home. In addition, outside the plant can be exposed to direct sunlight, which will lead to its drying out. The light should be diffused. And planting it in the shade is also not the best idea.

The seeds are planted in sand and peat soil. They need to be watered immediately after planting. It is watered regularly as soon as the topsoil is dry. The sprout usually appears in two weeks.

What does the Jacobinia plant look like?

The Jacobinia flower is one of the few plants that looks attractive both during flowering and in the absence of inflorescences. Its evergreen leaves give the shrub a special elegance.

That is why this decorative bush can decorate the interior of a house or a personal plot all year round, pleasing the eyes of households and passers-by.

There is a popular belief that this houseplant with its positive energy can develop intuition among the owners, have a beneficial effect on relationships, create harmony and comfort in the house.

For novice florists, Jacobinia indoor flowers are just a godsend. Unpretentious to the environment, hardy in adverse conditions, not capricious to care.

These features make this plant a great option for first-time inexperienced greenhouses. And most importantly, the result can exceed expectations, becoming a real pride for most housewives.

In order to make sure of the attractiveness and beauty of the Jacobinia's appearance, take a look at the photo, and you will certainly become her true fan:

The variety of shapes and colors sometimes does not allow finding similarities between different species of this family. In some representatives, lonely flowers or decorative inflorescences are formed on the side branches, in others - on the tops.

There are significant differences in the very size of flower petals, their shape, color, exotic bracts.

Monochromatic scarlet, pink and lilac, combinations of yellowish-red shades - far from the entire list of the palette in which the lovely flowers of the bush are painted.

So that the described picture gets more clarity, pay attention to the photo of the Jacobinia flower and try to find common characteristics:

A few varieties of this ornamental plant are enough - and at home you can easily create a "paradise" with a wonderful palette of colors and shapes.

Justice on your windowsill: breeding and planting

Despite the fact that the flamingo plant is unpretentious to growing conditions, its reproduction is a delicate matter, but affordable even for a novice grower. You can propagate the beautiful Jacobin by using seeds purchased at the store, or by cuttings.

The first option requires compliance with all agrotechnical techniques, maintaining a certain temperature (optimally 23-25 ​​° C), heating the soil. Under these conditions, the sprouts will appear on the 25-28th day and will require 2 picks before planting in a permanent place. Such efforts will not be in vain - you will receive healthy and strong seedlings in large quantities.

But you can never be sure of the seeds of this tropical flower, unless you are the owner of a huge greenhouse who works directly with the grower. Therefore, grafting is a faster and less laborious method in order to get a beautiful plant on your windowsill.

Flowering jacobinia

To get young justice, you must:

• cut the cuttings 5-7 cm long. To do this, you can take not only the tops of young shoots, but also use the entire shoot, cutting it into pieces of 2-3 eyes. Dry within 24 hours, any rooting agent can be used;
• prepare the ground. An excellent option is a mixture of peat and sand, a universal substrate for flowering indoor plants, peat tablets.Spill and place the tablets / cups with the mixture on the pallet with sides;
• plant cuttings;
• to create a sealed greenhouse (without air access), to provide the territory where diffused sunlight "lives";
• check the greenhouse in 7-10-14 days, moisten the soil;
• ensure the air temperature is not lower than 23 ° C. If necessary, heat the bottom of the container with the cups;
• remove the shelter when the first roots appear and start hardening young shoots, reducing the temperature to 15-18 ° C.

After the plants reach a height of 10-15 cm, harden and harden, they can be transferred into larger pots. And watch the shrimp flower grow!

Attention! When transferring plants from cups or planting seedlings together with peat tablets into a pot, its diameter should be 2 cm larger than the previous container. You cannot plant a young plant in a pot with a large volume: the water in it will stagnate, therefore, the young roots will rot. A huge capacity can only be offered to a grown Jacobin, whose height is at least 30 cm.

Low-flowered Jacobinia, yellow, bright pink and other plant species

Breeders claim that today there are more than 50 species of all kinds of Jacobinia plants.

However, most of these representatives live in natural conditions. Not all of them managed to be cultivated and adapted to domestic conditions.

The most popular among florists are the following types:

Jacobinia crimson (J. coccinea).

Jacobinia small-flowered (J. pauciflora).

Jacobinia meat-red (J. sathea).

Jacobinia Paul (J. pohliana).

Jacobinia silk (J. sericea).

There are many reasons why these particular varieties have earned the attention and love they deserve.

To obtain sufficient information and an explanation of this phenomenon, it is worth considering in detail the description of Jacobinia flowers of different varieties with a visual image in the photo:

Such an approach will allow not only to navigate the varieties of existing representatives, their characteristic characteristics, but also to understand the peculiarities of habitat and care.

Crimson Jacobinia is a fairly tall plant that reaches 2 m in height. The leaves are rounded with smooth edges. Inflorescences are located at the tops of the shoots and have a pronounced scarlet color. The flowering period is short - from August to mid-September.

Low-flowered Jacobinia is the lowest member of its family. Its maximum height does not exceed 60 cm. Stem shoots are curved with an abundance of rich green pointed leaf plates, the length of which reaches 7 cm. Flowers are represented by single hanging tubular "candles". Their coloring combines a variegated combination of yellow and red tones. The abundance of flowers on the chic "hair" of the bush resembles bright lights, thereby creating an unsurpassed attractive picture, the author of which is nature itself. As for most other species of exotic plants, low-flowered Jacobinia at home requires little care: sufficient lighting, maintaining the temperature regime, uniform moisture, no drafts.

Jacobinia rosea, often called Fields, belongs to the acanthus family of shrubs. A slight branching of the bush is densely strung with greenish-gray leaves of medium size. A fairly tall plant, the average height of which reaches 1.5 m. The veins of the leaf plate create relief ornaments on their surface. The shrub blooms on the upper processes, creating an inflorescence in the form of spikelets of pale pink shades.

Jacobinia yellow justifies its name by the bright yellow color of its spike-shaped inflorescences, which are located at the tops of thickened stems. The plant is characterized by wide leaves with pronounced veins. It is grown at home quite rarely, more often it decorates garden plots.

Meat-red Jacobinia is distinguished by rather long oval leaves (up to 20 cm), slight branching of the processes. The inner side of the leaf plates is pinkish-emerald. But the main distinguishing feature of this species is the exotic appearance of the inflorescences. Thanks to their variegated color in the common people, another name stuck for this variety - Jacobin bright pink.

Jacobinia silk was brought from Peru and has its characteristic delicate surface, both leaves and inflorescences. It is this characteristic that explains the unusual name of the plant. The size of the flowers is insignificant and can reach 10 cm. Coloring - all kinds of combinations of red, yellow, pink colors.

Jacobinia Brandege is a bright and not similar to other "congeners" representative of her species. Lush dwarf shrub with abundant shoots and small rich green leaves. The main decoration of the plant is year-round flowering inflorescences that resemble large spikelets. The length of such a combined flower reaches 10 cm. Yellow petals in combination with red-brown sepals create an unusual color, smoothly changing from deep red to olive tones.

Growing problems

The plant is not too whimsical, but if the rules of care are violated, you may encounter the following problems:

1. Leaves turn yellow and fall off... Keep the plant out of direct sunlight. The light should be diffused.
2. Grows poorly... Not enough light or fertilizer.
3. The flower is too lethargic... He lacks water or fertilizer.
4. The plant has mold... Watering too often. We reduce the number of waterings, avoid stagnant water.
5. A white bloom forms on the leaves... The plant was attacked by insects. You use a special preparation, and the plaque can be removed with soapy water.

Preparing for winter

The plant is thermophilic and does not tolerate temperatures below 12 degrees. In winter, a dormant period begins and it should be covered with foil. Top dressing stops, and the number of irrigations decreases.