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Shrimp plant.
Justicia brandegeeana
Prononciation jus-TEE-see-uh bran-deh-jee-AH-nuh
Aussi appelée 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.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Facile
- Type de plante
- Evergreen shrub
- Lumière
- Bright indirect light with some morning sun.
- Lumière en intérieur
- Lumière vive indirecte
- Arrosage
- Tous les 5 à 7 jours
- Taille adulte
- 3 to 4 feet tall.
- Croissance
- Rapide
Entretien
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.
- Arrosage
- Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.
- Engrais
- Use a balanced liquid fertilizer during the active growing season.
- Taille
- Trim back stems regularly to maintain a compact shape and encourage more blooms.
- Rempotage
- Move to a slightly larger pot once the roots begin to circle the bottom.
- Sol
- Well draining, peat based potting mix.
- pH du sol
- 6.0 to 7.0
Sécurité
- Animaux
- This plant is generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Comment l'identifier
- Arching spikes of overlapping reddish bracts
- Small white flowers emerging from bracts
- Soft, oval shaped green leaves
- Stems that can become woody over time
Science
- Famille
- Acanthaceae
- Genre
- Justicia
- Ordre
- Lamiales
- Classe
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
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