Jacobinia is ideal for indoor cultivation. Her neat green bushes are dotted with unusual flowers. They do not require special care and always delight in a neat appearance. In the photo, Jacobin strikes with a thick green mop of leaves. People who believe in plant energy say that Jacobin promotes the development of intuition, responsiveness, mutual understanding and maintains harmony in the family.
Plant description
Jacobinia is an evergreen perennial from the Acanthus family. It is common in the tropical forests of South and Central America. Another name for this sweet plant is also known - justice or justice. Representatives of the Jacobinum take a grassy or semi-shrub form.
Rhizome is highly branched and consists of many thin processes. The stems of the plant are dense, erect, they are covered with smooth green-pink skin. The internodes are thickened and painted reddish. On the shoots there are many lateral processes. The height of the bush in natural conditions can reach 1-1.5 m.
The opposite or petiole leaves of the Jacobinia are arranged in pairs. They have a lanceolate or ovoid shape with serrated edges. The leaf plate has a tuberous, veined surface. Most often, dense shiny leaves are painted in bright green.
The flowering period falls on February-April. Sometimes the Jacobinia plant blooms again in early autumn. Tubular flowers consist of several tiers of narrow petals. The buds are collected in spike-like, often drooping inflorescences. Petals can be painted in pink, orange, coral, red or white. Each flower is stored on the bush for up to two weeks.
Types of Jacobinia
About 50 species are distinguished in the genus Jacobinia. It is difficult to buy a plant; it is surprisingly rare in flower shops. The most common in the culture were about a dozen varieties. Conventionally, they are divided into species with apical and lateral inflorescences.
Jacobinia Brandege. The plant forms a dense branched shrub with large apical inflorescences. The stems are densely covered with petiole oval leaves of dark green color. The length of the opposite leaves is not more than 7 cm. The back side of the foliage is covered with rare pubescence and has a pinkish tint. At the end of a drooping shoot, a large spike inflorescence almost constantly blooms. It consists of many closely spaced two-lipped buds and resembles a single very unusual flower up to 10 cm long. Petals are painted yellow and surrounded by red-brown sepals. The total height of the flowering bush is 80-100 cm.
Jacobin meat is red. The plant has a cylindrical shape and consists of weakly branched shoots. The height of a flowering shrub is 0.6-1.5 m. Opposite oval leaves have an uneven edge and a pointed end. Their length is 15-20 cm. The outer surface of the sheet has a rough dark green color. Bottom slightly pubescent leaves are painted in emerald pink. On the tops of the stems upright inflorescences 10-13 cm high bloom. Close to each other buds are painted in a bright pink color. Narrow petals slightly bent back.
Jacobin Fields or pink. The slightly branched shrub is distinguished by lanceolate bluish-green leaves up to 8 cm long. The maximum height of the bush is 1.5 m. A relief pattern of veins is clearly visible on the surface of the foliage. On the tops of the stems are dense spike-shaped inflorescences of a light pink hue.
Jacobinus is low-flowered. Low-growing shrub with drooping shoots 30-60 cm high. Stems are highly branched and covered with oval bright green leaves with a pointed edge. The length of the leathery leaves is 7 cm, and the width is 3 cm. A single tubular flower in the shape of a small candle hangs from the edge of the shoot. Petals have a two-tone color. The yellow edge gradually turns into a pink-red base. Flowers are formed very abundantly, so the spherical crown on the entire surface is covered with bright lights.
Jacobinius (Justica) Adatoda. This evergreen shrub is distinguished by emerald color of oval leaves and delicate flowers. The buds are collected in a few spike-shaped inflorescences. Wider two-lipped petals are painted white and have pink or purple spots. The plant has healing properties.
Decorative varieties:
- alba - is distinguished by large snow-white flowers;
- yellow Jacobin - a bright yellow inflorescence with long, narrow petals blooms over the shoots;
- variegate Jacobin - small white spots are present on the leaflets.
Breeding methods
Jacobinia flower propagates by seed and vegetative methods. Seeds are sown in moist sand and peat soil in February and April. The pot is covered with foil and placed in a bright place. The air temperature should not fall below + 20 ... +25 ° C. It is important to regularly ventilate and moisten the soil. Shoots appear within 3-10 days. When sprouting 4 real leaves, plants dive into separate pots. For planting, use the land for adult plants.
The rooting of the Jacobin cuttings is very fast and efficient. Usually, the landing is done in early spring after the planned pruning of the crown. In species with apical flowers, upper, semi-lignified cuttings are used. They are rooted in sandy peat soil at a temperature of + 20 ... +22 ° C. Plants with lateral single flowers are propagated by lateral processes. They are also rooted in soil at a temperature of +18 ° C. Cuttings should have at least two nodules and be 7-10 cm long. Rooted Jacobines are planted in separate small pots. The first flowering can be expected in mid-autumn.
Transplant Rules
Jacobin is transplanted every 1-3 years as the rhizome grows. The pot is chosen deep and steady. A transplant is planned for early spring and combined with crown pruning. You can not transplant a flowering bush. It is necessary to try to keep the earthen lump and not damage the roots. At the bottom of the pot pour drainage. Land for planting should include the following components:
- leaf soil;
- humus;
- peat;
- river sand.
Care Features
Caring for Jacobin at home does not require much attention. A flower grower with minimal experience dealing 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, lighting is useful in dark rooms.
The most suitable air temperature for the plant is + 20 ... +25 ° C. In intense heat, you need to ventilate the room more often or take Jacobin to fresh air. By winter, you should gradually lower the temperature to + 12 ... +16 ° C. During flowering, bushes are also kept in a cool place.
A resident of the tropics needs high humidity, so regular spraying, the use of wet pebble trays and humidifiers are welcome.
The Jacobin is watered abundantly and often with soft water without chlorine. With cooling, 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 and fall off.
From March to August, three times a month, Jacobin is fertilized with organic compounds. Feeding should be well diluted with water, so as not to harm the roots. Excess fertilizer is also undesirable, it leads to the forcing of the stems and the lack of flowering.
Jacobinia needs annual pruning. Only 2-3 internodes are left on each stem. Without this procedure, the shoots are exposed and greatly extended. 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 stagnation of water. In summer, with dry air, spider mites, aphids and scale insects settle on the leaves. Effective insecticides such as Actellic or Karbofos should be used against parasites.
