Jacobinia

Family Acanthaceae. Native to South and Central America. About 50 species exist in the wild.

Якобиния Поля - Jacobinia pohliana - a subshrub with well-branched erect stems, reaching 1 - 1.5 m in height. Leaves oppositely arranged, broadly lanceolate, with a slightly undulate margin, covered with fine pubescence, about 15-20 cm long. Leaves dark green above, light green below with a wrinkled surface. Numerous flowers are gathered in terminal spike-like inflorescences. Each flower has a five-lobed calyx and a two-lipped pink corolla about 5 cm long and is surrounded by a reddish-green bract about 2 cm long. Blooms in late summer.

Якобиния мясо-красная или ярко-красная - Jacobinia carnea - a subshrub with sparsely branched erect stems, reaching 1.5 - 2 m in height. Leaves oppositely arranged, oblong, tapering to a point, about 15-25 cm long. Leaves wrinkled, dark green above, light green below. Numerous bright pink, almost red flowers are gathered in terminal spike-like inflorescences. Blooms from early summer to autumn.

Якобиния малоцветковая - Jacobinia pauciflora - a more compact and branching shrub, reaching about 1 m in height. Leaves dark green, oppositely arranged, oblong, about 2-3 cm long. Flowers tubular, pendulous, about 2 cm long, bright yellow with red at the base, arranged 3-5 together in axillary inflorescences. Blooms abundantly in late winter to spring.



Temperature: Jacobinia is warmth-loving; in summer it is kept at normal room temperature of about 22-23°C, in winter within 16-18°C, but not below 15°C (for Jacobinia carnea not below 17°C).

Light: Bright, diffused light, especially in winter.

Watering: From spring to autumn watering is abundant, in winter somewhat less. The soil should be kept constantly moist but not too waterlogged. Use only soft, warm water.

Fertilizer: From March to August feed every two weeks. Use fertilizer specially for flowering houseplants.

Humidity: Jacobinia likes very humid air, so it is sprayed several times a day or placed on a tray with water.

Repotting: Every 2 - 3 years. The soil should be very loose, consisting of 1 part leaf mold, 1 part garden loam, 1 part peat and 1 part sand.

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