Purple Shrimp Plant, Rose Pine Cone, Brazilian Fireworks, Jade Magic, Porphyrocoma lanceolata
Justicia scheidweileri (Purple Shrimp Plant) is a tropical evergreen perennial boasting velvety green leaves adorned with contrasting silver veins, and chubby spikes of burgundy bracts enclosing purple-red flowers, from late summer to spring. It is a prolific bloomer in the tropics where it blooms all year long. The lush foliage and distinctive flowers make the Purple Shrimp Plant a natural for a tropical garden. Terrific for containers or as a houseplant too.
| Hardiness |
10 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Houseplants, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Justicia |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
10" - 2' (25cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
10" - 2' (25cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
10" - 18" (25cm - 50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Full Shade |
| Garden Uses | Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
10 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Houseplants, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Justicia |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
10" - 2' (25cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
10" - 2' (25cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
10" - 18" (25cm - 50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Full Shade |
| Garden Uses | Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden |
How many Justicia scheidweileri (Purple Shrimp Plant) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Justicia scheidweileri (Purple Shrimp Plant) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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