Starter Live Plant Linden Tea Plant - Justicia Pectoralis - Planta de Tilo Size: Approx 6 inchi Justicia pectoralis is an herb in the family Acanthaceae. This water-willow is widely known as tilo in Latin America and in Cuba. Justicia pectoralis var. stenophylla likes rich and moist soil in a shady position, do not place in full sun, always keep shaded. Those plants placed in too much sun tend to turn yellow or purplish indicating too much sun! Trim after flowering to encourage new healthy growth. Leaves turn purplish also in cold periods. Frost sensitive.