What are the characteristics and symbolic meanings of the golden shrimp plant?
The golden shrimp plant is an evergreen subshrub. When it blooms, its shape somewhat resembles a shrimp, so it also has the alternative name golden shrimp plant, and its ornamental value is quite unique.
Alternative names of the golden shrimp plant
The golden shrimp plant has quite a few alternative names, such as showy shrimp plant, flower-leaf justicia, yellow shrimp flower, golden shrimp plant, small shrimp flower, shrimp flower, coral acanthus, gold wrapped in silver, golden pagoda, and golden pagoda flower.
Its flowers
The golden shrimp plant is native to Mexico, Peru and South America. There are two main varieties, one with purple bracts and one with yellow bracts. The common golden shrimp plant is yellow, with spicate inflorescences, layer upon layer of bracts, and small white flowers.
The golden shrimp plant has a relatively long flowering period, and the flowers are also long-lived, lasting up to several weeks. Plants grown at home are generally about 1 chi tall.
Growth habits of the golden shrimp plant
The golden shrimp plant likes a high-temperature and high-humidity growing environment and requires plenty of light, but it can also tolerate shade. A growing temperature of 18°C-25°C is better, and in winter it should be kept above 5°C. The soil should be fertile and well drained.
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