Golden Shrimp Plant

Pachystachys Lutea

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Overview

The Golden Shrimp Plant, Pachystachys lutea, is a vibrant tropical perennial showcasing showy yellow bracts with white flowers. It thrives in partial shade, reaching 3-4 ft in height and 2-3 ft in width. This hummingbird attractor prefers moist, well-drained soil. Ideal for borders or as a specimen plant, it offers striking texture and color to any landscape design. Hardiness zones: 9-11.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 10–11Climate Subtropical

Golden Shrimp Plant (Pachystachys Lutea) — is a vibrant tropical perennial showcasing showy yellow bracts with white flowers

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Acanthaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Photos (151)

Golden Shrimp Plant (Pachystachys Lutea) — the plant presents showy flower spikes adorned with bright golden-yellow bracts; the Golden Shrimp Plant, image 144

Golden Shrimp Plant (Pachystachys Lutea) — create a lush backdrop for the distinctive flowers.<br><br>Blooming primarily in the summer and fall, image 143

Golden Shrimp Plant (Pachystachys Lutea) — which resemble the shape of shrimp; shrub for full or half, image 145

Golden Shrimp Plant (Pachystachys Lutea) — Its upright growth habit and lance-shaped; preferring partial shade but can tolerate full sun in cooler, image 141

Golden Shrimp Plant (Pachystachys Lutea) — fertile soil with a regular watering schedule; is a vibrant tropical perennial that offers a unique, image 149

Golden Shrimp Plant (Pachystachys Lutea) — maintaining even moisture without over-saturation to avoid root rot; which resemble the shape of shrimp, image 150

Golden Shrimp Plant (Pachystachys Lutea) — Although it is not cold-hardy and will require protection or indoor overwintering in colder regions, image 151

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