Justicia brandegeana — Red Shrimp Plant

Description

Justicia brandegeana, commonly called Red Shrimp Plant, is a tropical flowering shrub known for overlapping red bracts that resemble shrimp and small pale flowers that emerge between them. It is well suited to containers, patios, bright indoor spaces, and frost-free gardens.

Light

Give Red Shrimp Plant bright light with protection from intense afternoon sun. Morning sun or bright filtered light helps maintain compact growth and colorful bracts. Browse more tropical plants for warm-climate companions.

Water and Soil

Keep the root zone evenly moist but never saturated. Use a well-drained potting mix and allow the top layer to dry slightly before watering again.

Pruning

Pinch or prune growing tips to encourage branching and a fuller plant. Remove old flower clusters and weak stems as needed to keep the plant compact and productive.

Related Justicia Plants

For other flowering Justicia, compare the Pink Brazilian Plume Flower and the Fruit Cocktail Shrimp Plant.

Cold Protection

Red Shrimp Plant is frost tender. Move containers indoors before damaging cold arrives or protect outdoor plants in climates where winter temperatures fall below their tolerance.