Shrimp Plant. An excellent plant bearing white tubular flowers from salmon coloured bracts all year round. Max Height 35cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers January to December. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Justicia brandegeeana
An excellent plant bearing white tubular flowers from salmon coloured bracts all year round
Additional information
| Generic | Justicia |
|---|---|
| Species | brandegeeana |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Shrimp Plant |
| Flower Colour | white, salmon |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 35cm |
| Family | |
| Spread | 20cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | January, December |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 55°F / 12°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Water sparingly in winter, Mist regularly |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Cut back all shoots to encourage replacement growth |
| Pruning Time | Early spring |
| Pests and diseases | Whiteflies, Red spider mite |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Dead heading |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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