Bring a splash of tropical color to your garden with the Fruit Cocktail Shrimp Plant. This vibrant plant features striking pink and yellow bracts that resemble a shrimp’s tail, making it a unique addition to any outdoor space. Perfect for brightening up gardens or containers, especially in warm climates.
Growth Habit: Bushy, compact growth ideal for containers or garden beds.
Color: Eye-catching pink and yellow bracts.
Ideal Location: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Care Level: Moderate; requires regular watering and occasional pruning.
Temperature: Best suited for USDA hardiness zones 9–11.
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially in hot weather.
Fertilizer: Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during the growing season.
Common Name: Fruit Cocktail Shrimp Plant Scientific Name: Justicia brandegeeana ‘Fruit Cocktail’ Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade Watering: Consistently moist soil Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with organic matter Hardiness Zones: 9–11 Growth Habit: Bushy, compact Format: 4 to 6 Inch Tall - Ship No Pot