Introduction to Pachystachys lutea: Get to Know This Flower
Pachystachys lutea is an evergreen subshrub. When it blooms, the shape is somewhat like a shrimp, so it also has the alternative name golden shrimp plant, with rather unique ornamental value.
Alternative names of Pachystachys lutea
Pachystachys lutea has quite a few alternative names, such as yanbao flower, huaye juemu, yellow shrimp flower, golden shrimp plant, small shrimp flower, shrimp flower, coral acanthus, gold-wrapped silver, golden pagoda, golden pagoda flower, and more.
The flowers of Pachystachys lutea
Pachystachys lutea is native to Mexico, Peru and South America, and there are two main varieties, one with purple bracts and one with yellow bracts. The common Pachystachys lutea is yellow, with spike-shaped inflorescences, layer upon layer of bracts, and small white flowers.
Pachystachys lutea has a relatively long flowering period, and the flowers themselves are also long-lived, lasting up to several weeks. Plants grown at home are generally about 1 chi in height.
Growing habits of Pachystachys lutea
Pachystachys lutea likes a growing environment with high temperatures and high humidity, requires ample light, but can also tolerate shade. A growing temperature of 18℃-25℃ is better, and in winter it should be kept above 5℃. The soil should be fertile and well-drained.
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