Shrimp Plant Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
The Shrimp Plant, or Justicia brandegeana, is a tropical plant with unique and attractive red and yellow flowers shaped like shrimp. This plant can grow to about 3-4 feet high. The leaves are dark green, which is less attractive than the flowers. This plant is very popular among gardeners because it is easy to care for.
Common Name |
Shrimp plant, Braided Shrimp Tree, Shrimp Bush Plant
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Plant Type
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Perennials
Shrubs
Trees
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Justicia brandegeana
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Genus
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Justicia
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Family
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Acanthaceae
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Order
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Lamiales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Shrimp Plant Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Shrimp Plant.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Shrimp Plant needs water once every
7 days in 0.9
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Shrimp Plant needs about 0.225 L per 7 days. |
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Shrimp Plant Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Shrimp Plant to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 8 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Shrimp Plant to thrive is between 50% and 70%. |
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Shrimp Plant Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Shrimp Plant. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Shrimp Plant plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
alkaline
neutral
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Shrimp Plant Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Shrimp Plant plant. |
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Maximum Height |
48 Inches or
2 meters
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Spread |
48 Inches or
2 meters
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Color |
Green
Bright Yellow
White
Red
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Characteristics |
Plant of Merit
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Shrimp Plant toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Shrimp Plant Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Shrimp Plant, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
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Shrimp Plant Native Region |
Find out where the Shrimp Plant plant originated. |
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Country |
Honduras
Mexico
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