Justicia fulvicoma (Orange Shrimp Plant)
Botanical names: Justicia fulvicoma, Justicia comosa, Beloperone comosa, Beloperone fulvicoma
Common names: Orange Shrimp Plant, Mexican Plume
Origin: Mexico
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Low-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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Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/justicia_fulvicoma.htm
Orange Shrimp Plant, Mexican Plume - rare variety from Mexico. Low-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.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot