Comments on: Justicia brandegeana (Shrimp Plant)

By: Vesi

Vesi — Sun, 22 May 2016 19:36:15 +0000

In reply to Rock.

Hi Rocky,

Yes, both this plant and the bougainvilleas have bracts that are very showy, and small not so attractive actual flowers. I am growing both of those indoor and they give me so much joy year round. They are very easy to grow. When I sit down to have coffee and breakfast in the morning it always feels like I am in an outdoor tropical garden. I am always surrounded by blooming plants, even in the coldest, darkest winter days.

Thanks for stopping by!

Vesi

By: Rock

Rock — Sun, 22 May 2016 15:51:38 +0000

Hi Vesi,

Interesting. I’m pretty sure I’ve already seen this plant in our area. Either in bright yellow/orange or in pale pink but, I never really knew its name. The ‘petals’ (if I’m not mistaken) resembles much with a bougainvillea. So, it seems that it can also be an indoor plant which will make a very nice decoration. Thanks for sharing this. Next time I’ll know what to call it. =)

All the best!

Rocky

By: admin

admin — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 17:42:37 +0000

In reply to Norman.

Oh, thank you! They do have fascinating bracts, but they can also make you hungry if you really like seafood :)!

By: Norman

Norman — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 17:22:47 +0000

Hello their the fist time that I saw these type of plant I worked at a five star hotel. its mind blowing to see how these plants look just like a shrimp . I believe that’s why they are call shrimp plants. They really do remind you of food. Any way nice article

By: admin

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 17:18:48 +0000

In reply to NemiraB.

Hi Nemira,

Yes it is a great looking plant. This specific one and all its cultivars bloom year round, and most heavily during the summer when there is more light. It’s getting more and more popular and I’ve seen it now and then offered in commercial nurseries. You can almost certainly find it in you local conservatory if you’d like to see in person. They usually keep them as a bush, while you often find the tree trained ones in nurseries.

All the best,
Vesi 🙂

By: NemiraB

NemiraB — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 03:23:31 +0000

Thanks for introducing this interesting plant. I think that I saw this type of plant in my grandmothers house, but I was a little girl at this time. It usually blooms at Christmas time. This plant had bright red flowers all over branches.
I do not remember that this plant would be outside at summer time. Maybe it is similar to your Shrimp Plant.
It looks that your mentioned plant is a evergreen shrub, which is from Mexico and can be found in Florida.
What I like about this plant, that it attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. I would like to see how this plant looks in reality.
Thanks for great read and instructions how to grow this particular Shrimp Plant.
All the best, happy writing, Nemira.