Justica brandegeeana (Shrimp Plant)
Botanical Information
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Justica |
| Species | brandegeeana |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 12 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1b |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 10 - 16 |
| Temperature (°F) | 50 - 60 |
| Height | 100 cm |
| Spread | 60 - 90 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | January, February, March, November, December |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Suitable for containers. |
| Propagation | Via stem cuttings rooted in moist sand in summer. |
| Cultivation | Prefers bright light in moist but not wet soil. They have a tendency to become leggy and thus may warrant an occasional cut-back. Regular applications of a weak fertilizer solution is recommended. |
| Notable Specimens | The Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. |
| Leaf Description | Oval, dull, light green, 3 - 7.5 cm long. |
| Flower Description | White with pink bracts resembling the shape of a shrimp. |
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