Justicia californica
Chuparosa
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Chuparosa (Justicia californica) - Description
Justicia californica is a species of flowering shrub native to the deserts of southern California, Arizona, and northern Mexico. Its common names include chuparosa (or chiparosa, both colloquial Spanish terms for "hummingbird"), hummingbird bush, and beloperone. It is one of the northernmost distributed species of the mostly tropical genus Justicia. This is a low bush which grows in dry, hot regions in the sand or rocky terrain of the desert floor.
Chuparosa (Justicia californica) - Blooming
Flowers are tubular and tightly clustered. J. brandegeana's flowers fare enclosed in coppery overlapping bracts forming compact drooping 3 inch spikes that lengthen to 6-7 inches. Spikes are produced mainly spring to fall, sporadically rest of year. Trim the trips of young plants to encourage bushiness.
Chuparosa (Justicia californica) - Growth
Leaves are paired. Subtropical evergreen shrub. J. brandegeana forms a 3 by 4 foot mound. Has apple green leaves to 2.5 inches and is good in containers. Justicia grows best in partial shade.
Chuparosa (Justicia californica) - Planting
Sow seeds in spring. Can also propagate with softwood or semi-ripe cuttings in late spring-midsummer.
Chuparosa (Justicia californica) - Pest
Spidew mites and whiteflies. Other problems include rust, bacterial leaf spots, and fungal leaf spots.
Chuparosa (Justicia californica) - Interesting facts
The richly colored inflorescence inspire the common names Firecracker plant and Shrimp-plant, the latter used for species where the cluster of flowers resemples a shrimp cocktail.
Chuparosa (Justicia californica) - Soil and irrigation
Water needs vary by species. J. brandegeana needs moderate water. Does best in well-draining soil that is fertile.
