Acanthus family. Homeland South America. The genus Beloperone Beloperone no longer exists, it is included in the genus Justicia Justicia.
Only one species is grown at home - Beloperone guttata drop beloperone, renamed Justicia Brandege Justicia brandegeeana. Description and details of care in the article Justice
Beloperone care
Temperature: Moderate. In summer, it is optimal 20-24 ° С, in winter 16-18, at least 12 ° С .
Lighting: Bright diffused light with some direct sunlight, i.e. east or northwest window, or light north, not shaded from the street by trees.
Watering: Plentiful from spring to autumn with drying of the top layer of the earth. In winter, moderate or rare, depending on the temperature, with good drying, but not complete drying of the ground.
Air humidity: high. Periodic spraying is required.
Transplantation: Annually in spring young plants, after 2-3 years adults. The soil is the 1 part of the sod, the 1 part of the humus, the 1 part of the sheet earth and 1 part of the sand. Pour high drainage on the bottom.
Reproduction: cuttings rooted in water.
Growth rate: Fast.
Crown formation: Cutting shoots in February-March, half the length of the stems.