Justicia spicigera, Jacobinia spicigera, Justicia sidicaro

Most shade tolerant of the other species. Leaves to 2 inches long are soft, pale green. Axillary clusters of golden-orange, tubular flowers are more numerous in light shade. It is adaptable to various soils, requires little fertilzation, withstands extreme heat, has few insect pests and is easily size controlled. Suitable for xeriscaping.

Similar plants:

• Justicia aurea, Jacobina aurea, Jacobinia aurea (Yellow Jacobinia, Golden Plume)
• Justicia carnea, Jacobinia carnea (Brazilian Plume, Flamingo Flower)
• Justicia chrysostephana, Cyrtanthera chrysostephana, Jacobinia chrysostephana (Orange Flame Justicia)
• Justicia rizzinii, Jacobinia pauciflora (Firefly)
• Pachystachys coccinea, Pachystachys spicata, Justicia coccinea, Jacobinia coccinea (Cardinals Guard)
• Dicliptera suberecta, Justicia suberecta (Hummingbird Plant, Uruguayan Firecracker Plant)
• Graptophyllum pictum, Justicia picta, Graptophyllum hortense (Caricature Plant)
• Justicia adhatoda, Adhatoda vasica (Malabar nut, Adhatoda, Vasa)
• Justicia betonica, Justicia pallidior (White Shrimp plant, Squirrel Tail, Paper Plume)
• Justicia brandegeana Fruit Cocktail (Fruit Cocktail Shrimp Plant)