How to grow Shrimp Plant

Justicia brandegeana

Don’t let them dry out between waterings but dont flood them either. Also water from below rather than on their folliage to keep down on fungus. Prune as needed when plants appear leggy and you can stick the cuttings in the yard or in pots for more plants. Try them in various locations in and around your house. They adapt to most soils and lighting but do seem to like some shade. Colder areas they will freeze back with a hard freeze but will come back the following spring.

How long does Shrimp plant take to grow?

These estimates for how long Shrimp plant takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

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Shrimp plant Etymology

Take one look at this charming plant and you’ll instantly know where it got it’s common name. It’s blooms resemble shrimp.

Other names for Shrimp plant

False hop, Shrimp bush, Mexican Shrimp bush

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