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Shrimp Flower Phlogacanthus guttatus

Previously known as:

  • Justicia guttata
Phonetic Spelling
flo-guh-KAN-thus goo-TAH-tus
Description

Formally known as Beloperone guttata.  Evergreen tropical shrub that thrives in shade is commonly grown as a houseplant in temperate climates.  Indoors it requires bright indirect light and warm temperatures to flower.  Has bright green oval leaves that are hairy.  Small white flowers speckled with maroon throats have showy red-orange-yellow-green bracts that resemble a hop flower or a shrimp.  It grows to one foot tall with spindly limbs.  If grown outdoors it attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.

Spidermites and whiteflies can be a problem. 

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Tags:
#evergreen#houseplant#interiorscape
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#evergreen#houseplant#interiorscape
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Phlogacanthus
    Species:
    guttatus
    Family:
    Acanthaceae
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    East Himalaya
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Shrub
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    Green
    Orange
    White
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Long-lasting
    Showy
    Flower Shape:
    Tubular
    Flower Petals:
    Bracts
    fused petals
    Flower Size:
    1-3 inches
    Flower Description:
    White tubular flowers surrounded by a column of colorful bracts.
  • Leaves:
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    Leaf Feel:
    Velvety
    Hairs Present:
    No
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Attracts:
    Butterflies
    Hummingbirds