Justicia fulvicoma (Orange Shrimp Plant)
Justicia fulvicoma (Orange Shrimp Plant) with unique pink bracts and thin orange flower
Botanical names: Justicia fulvicoma, Justicia comosa, Beloperone comosa, Beloperone fulvicoma
Common names: Orange Shrimp Plant, Mexican Plume
Origin: Mexico
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: Red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growingLow-growing and compact, this shrub combines lush green foliage and unique spikes of reddish-orange flowers. It has large, oval and slightly pubescent leaves. The unusual flower clusters consist of tubular flowers stacked between large, reddish, triangular bracts. It thrives in filtered sun locations, such as under the open canopies, and retains its compact form even in shady exposures. It has a long flowering season and is relatively drought tolerant.
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Justicia fulvicoma (Orange Shrimp Plant) with narrow, textured leaves and unique red and orange flowers.
Justicia fulvicoma (Orange Shrimp Plant) with vibrant crimson bracts and narrow orange tubular flower parts.
Justicia fulvicoma (Orange Shrimp Plant) with slender orange petals extending from deep crimson flower heads.
Justicia fulvicoma (Orange Shrimp Plant) with vibrant red flowers and lush green foliage on stems.
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