Botanical name
Justicia brandegeeana
Common name
Shrimp Plant
Plant description
A South American native, the Shrimp Plant is one of the most popular of this species.
A low maintenance shrub that grows to approximately 1.5m high and 1m wide, it is revered for its striking flower spikes which appear for a long period over Autumn to Spring.
Attractive reddish orange bracts surround the white, spotted tubular flowers which protrude from soft, pale green foliage. These resemble a prawn (otherwise known as a shrimp).
Climate
Warm temperate, sub-tropical, tropical
Plant cultivation and care
Plant in a full sun to part-shade position in moist, well drained soil. Provide plenty of water during Summer.
Propagate from cuttings during the warmer months.
Shrimp Plant use
Pots, shrubberies, tropical gardens, for floral display, indoors in cool regions.
Pruning
Prune regularly, especially after flowering to prevent the plant from getting straggly.
Pests and diseases
No specific pests & diseases.
