| Merchant | Pot Size | Availability | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9-10 in | In Stock | $152.86 | Buy |
| Common Name | Shrimp Plant / Prince of Orange |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Beloperone |
| Species | Guttata |
| Origin | Mexico and Central America |
| Blooming | Year-round in tropics; sporadic indoors, flowers hidden by bracts. |
| Leaf Color | Dark green glossy leaves |
| Sunlight | Shade / Half-shade |
| Category | Indoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-draining peat-based mix with perlite or coarse sand for aeration and moisture retention.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; high ambient humidity required to prevent leaf drop.
Bright indirect light; direct sun may scorch leaves, low light causes leggy growth.
Liquid fertilizer monthly during active growth (Spring-Summer); reduce watering and feeding in winter dormancy.
Prune after flowering to maintain shape, remove spent bracts, and encourage bushiness.
These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.
You might also like these plants
English
Italiano