Justicia brandegeana (Shrimp plant)

Other names: Beloperone guttata, Justicia guttata, Drejerella guttata, False hop, Shrimp bush

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Clay
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Plant outdoors in fertile, moist, well-drained soil in a sheltered, frost-free area in partial shade. Alternatively, grow under glass in a loam-based compost in full light.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Beds and borders, Sub-Tropical, Indoor, Conservatory

UK hardiness

H1b

USDA zones

Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Moderate/Medium

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Branching, Dense

Native to

Mexico

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Toxicity unknown

Plant care

Pruning

Avoid cutting or pruning. Pinch out tips to maintain shape.

Propagation methods

Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings

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