Name/Title
Shrimp PlantEntry/Object ID
GCA23_HORT_0010Description
This pressed Shrimp Plant specimen showcases its unique layers of colorful leaves that look like scales, with small white flowers hidden inside. The way it has been pressed allows you to see its arching spike shape clearly. The stem has been carefully secured to special paper with a safe glue and is protected in a sealed holder to keep it safe.Plant Type
PerennialBotanical Name
Family
Acanthaceae (Acanthus Family)Genus
JusticiaSpecies
brandegeeanaCommon Name
Shrimp PlantGrowing Conditions
Water Needs
mediumGrowth Rate
fastLight/Sun Exposure
part shade; full sun (with moisture)Soil Type
well-drained; organic-richSoil pH
slightly acidic to neutralClimate Zone
USDA 8–11Leaf/Foliage
Leaf/Foliage Color
GreenNotes
opposite, ovate leavesBloom
Bloom Colors
red; orange; yellow (bracts); white flowersFlowering Season
spring–fall (nearly year-round in frost-free areas)Notes
attracts hummingbirdsMaintenance
Pruning
prune hard in late winter to shapeDeadheading
not necessaryShearing
tolerates shearing after flushNotes
protect from frost; mulch in winterPests/Diseases
Pest/Disease Notes
whiteflies; spider mitesTreatment Notes
monitor and treat with horticultural soap if neededPropagation
Propagation Type
CuttingsNotes
softwood cuttings root readilyAcquisition
Acquisition Method
BequestDate
Sep 8, 2025Aquired From
E GarzaPlace
* Untyped Place
Glenwood CemeteryNotes
2025.001Create Date
August 20, 2026Update Date
October 14, 2026