Common names:
Brazilian Plume
Brazilian Fireworks
Flamingo Flower
Jacobinia
Pine-Bur Begonia

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Dry Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8a
Leaves: Spring ephemeral
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Green
Orange
Russet
Flower Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Late winter and early spring
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Late fall or early winter
Underground structures: Bulb
Suitable Locations: Terrariums
Resistances: Squirrels
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Cane
Containers: Prefers to be under-potted
Conservation status: Extinct in the Wild (EW)

The underside of the leaves is purple/brown when viewed from belo

Discussion Threads about this plant
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This is Justicia carnea by Danita Feb 10, 2021 12:08 AM 3

Comments:
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