Golden Shrimp Plant

Scientific Name: Pachystachys lutea

Plant Family: Acanthaceae

Native Region: Peru

Golden Shrimp Plant

Brief Description

An evergreen subshrub featuring upright, overlapping golden-yellow bracts that resemble shrimp scales. Small white tubular flowers emerge from the bracts against a backdrop of dark green, prominently veined leaves.

Care Instructions

This plant thrives in bright, indirect sunlight and humid conditions. It requires well-draining soil and should be watered regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Prune back after flowering to maintain a bushy shape and encourage new growth.

Medicinal Value

We do not currently provide medicinal value for plant identifications.

Created At: 2026-03-05T02:29:32.380015