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Shrimp plant.
Justicia brandegeeana
Pronunciación jus-TEE-see-uh bran-deh-jee-AH-nuh
También se conoce como Honolulu-salvia, Mexican shrimp-plant, Shrimp plant, Shrimpplant, false hop, shrimp-plant, shrimpbush
The shrimp plant is a charming tropical shrub known for its unique, drooping flower spikes that look just like little shrimp. It is a fantastic choice if you want to add a bit of whimsy to your indoor garden or patio. These plants bloom almost constantly when they are happy.
De un vistazo
- Nivel de cuidados
- Fácil
- Tipo de planta
- Evergreen shrub
- Luz
- Bright indirect light with some morning sun.
- Luz en interior
- Luz indirecta brillante
- Riego
- Cada 5 a 7 días
- Tamaño adulto
- 3 to 4 feet tall.
- Ritmo de crecimiento
- Rápido
Cuidados
Keep your plant in a warm spot with plenty of light to encourage those colorful bracts. If you notice the stems getting leggy, go ahead and pinch them back to keep the plant bushy. Watch for yellowing leaves, which often signal that the soil is staying too wet.
- Riego
- Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.
- Abonado
- Use a balanced liquid fertilizer during the active growing season.
- Poda
- Trim back stems regularly to maintain a compact shape and encourage more blooms.
- Trasplante
- Move to a slightly larger pot once the roots begin to circle the bottom.
- Suelo
- Well draining, peat based potting mix.
- pH del suelo
- 6.0 to 7.0
Seguridad
- Mascotas
- This plant is generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Cómo identificarla
- Arching spikes of overlapping reddish bracts
- Small white flowers emerging from bracts
- Soft, oval shaped green leaves
- Stems that can become woody over time
Ciencia
- Familia
- Acanthaceae
- Género
- Justicia
- Orden
- Lamiales
- Clase
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.
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