Part of the large Acanthaceae family, the Justica fragilis is a popular and well employed shrub throughout tropical gardens in Thailand.
Originating from the warmer parts of the Americas, the Justica fragilis is a great decorative and hardy foliage plant, which works well at the base of larger trees or used as a canvas for more colourful and distinctive feature plants.
It is widely known as the 'Kar Gai' with plant specialists and enthusiasts in Thailand.