Pachystachys lutea (Yellow Shrimp Plant) - Image 2

Botanical name: Pachystachys lutea

Common names: Yellow Shrimp Plant, Golden Shrimp Plant, Lollipop Plant, Candle Plant

Family: Acanthaceae

Origin: American tropics

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryYellow, orange flowersWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds
Pachystachys lutea (Yellow Shrimp Plant) with yellow flower spikes and green leaves in a plant
Pachystachys lutea (Yellow Shrimp Plant) with yellow flower spikes rising above lush deep green foliage


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Pachystachys lutea - Yellow Shrimp plant

Yellow (Golden) Shrimp plant. Please be aware this plant doesn't take shipping well. It may drop some leaves, but normally it recovers soon.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot