Duckbill Flower

[Scientific name] Justicia adhatoda [alias] tequila, wild leaf Genus Originating in India, China has distributions in Yunnan, Guangdong, and Guangxi. Hi warm and humid climate, not cold, more shade-tolerant, in the direct light of the leaves easy to burn coke, hi loose loose fertile and well-drained sandy loam. Plant height 2-3m, young branches close to gray hairs, plant kneading odor, section enlargement, leaves opposite, oblong circular lanceolate to oblong oval. The spikes are topped or born in the near parietal corona, with a corolla lip, white stripes, and a platy shape. It blooms throughout the year, mainly in spring and summer. Seeding, ramets and cuttings breeding. The cuttings should be carried out in May-June and the ramets in spring. Place a half shade during the growth and pay attention to the soil and air humidity. The wintering temperature should be above 8°C. There are locusts, scale insects harm. There are about 20 species of the same genus, and common cultivars include the A. ventricosa.

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