Justicia pohliana
Brazilian Fireworks Maracas
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Brazilian Fireworks Maracas (Justicia pohliana) - Description
Variegated foliage with unique flower form, another choice for the shade, heat tolerant.
Brazilian Fireworks Maracas (Justicia pohliana) - Blooming
Flowers are tubular and tightly clustered. J. brandegeana's flowers fare enclosed in coppery overlapping bracts forming compact drooping 3 inch spikes that lengthen to 6-7 inches. Spikes are produced mainly spring to fall, sporadically rest of year. Trim the trips of young plants to encourage bushiness.
Brazilian Fireworks Maracas (Justicia pohliana) - Growth
Leaves are paired. Subtropical evergreen shrub. J. brandegeana forms a 3 by 4 foot mound. Has apple green leaves to 2.5 inches and is good in containers. Justicia grows best in partial shade.
Brazilian Fireworks Maracas (Justicia pohliana) - Planting
Sow seeds in spring. Can also propagate with softwood or semi-ripe cuttings in late spring-midsummer.
Brazilian Fireworks Maracas (Justicia pohliana) - Pest
Spidew mites and whiteflies. Other problems include rust, bacterial leaf spots, and fungal leaf spots.
Brazilian Fireworks Maracas (Justicia pohliana) - Interesting facts
The richly colored inflorescence inspire the common names Firecracker plant and Shrimp-plant, the latter used for species where the cluster of flowers resemples a shrimp cocktail.
Brazilian Fireworks Maracas (Justicia pohliana) - Soil and irrigation
Water needs vary by species. J. brandegeana needs moderate water. Does best in well-draining soil that is fertile.
