Tropicals > Justica > Justica brandegeeana > Justica brandegeeana
Justica brandegeeana
Shrimp Plant
Origin: Mexico.
| Family |
| Acanthaceae |
| Genus |
| Justica |
| Species |
| brandegeeana |
| Category |
| Tropicals |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 12 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H1b |
| Temperature (°C) |
| 10 - 16 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 50 - 60 |
| Height |
| 100 cm |
| Spread |
| 60 - 90 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Suitable for containers. |
| 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. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Leaf Description |
| Oval, dull, light green, 3 - 7.5 cm long. |
| Flower Description |
| White with pink bracts resembling the shape of a shrimp. |
| Notable Specimens |
| The Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. |
| Propagation |
| Via stem cuttings rooted in moist sand in summer. |
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