Pachystachys lutea
Golden shrimp plant
With its upright yellow spikes and glossy green foliage, the Golden shrimp plant adds a colorful and striking touch to tropical gardens.
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Native to tropical America, this ornamental plant is prized for its vibrant and long-lasting blooms. Its bright yellow spikes naturally catch the eye. Highly floriferous, it also attracts various pollinating insects.
Famille :
Acanthaceae
Origine géographique :
Peru and tropical America
Taille :
1 to 2 meters
Floraison :
Almost year-round, with a peak from March to November
Habitat :
Humid tropical and semi-shaded areas
Classe :
Magnoliopsida (Dicotyledons)
Ordre :
Lamiales
A tropical plant with bright spikes
The Golden shrimp plant is a tropical plant known for its highly visible yellow bracts which surround small white flowers. Like the porcelain rose, the most noticeable colorful parts are bracts, not the true flowers.
This plant thrives in warmth, humidity, and rich soils. Its compact habit and almost continuous flowering make it a popular choice for tropical flowerbeds. It also attracts many pollinators with its nectar. It can be seen in the pollinator zone, after the Jade Vine.
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