{"product_id":"shrimp-plant-starter-justicia-brandegeeana","title":"Shrimp Plant Starter – Justicia brandegeeana","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShrimp Plant Starter | Justicia Brandegeeana | Small Starter Plant 🌿🦐\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003e2-PLANT MINIMUM\u003c\/strong\u003e 🌱\u003cbr\u003eTo help us safely and efficiently package and ship our live plants, we require a \u003cstrong\u003eminimum purchase of 2 plants per order\u003c\/strong\u003e. Mix and match any two starter plants from our shop to meet the minimum!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTropical Color With a Little Personality 🌺\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a plant that's just as fun as it is beautiful? Meet the \u003cstrong\u003eShrimp Plant (Justicia brandegeeana)\u003c\/strong\u003e! 🌿🦐\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed for its unusual shrimp-shaped flower bracts, this tropical favorite combines lush green foliage with colorful, cascading blooms that become more impressive as the plant matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd those funky flowers aren't just pretty — they're also known to attract \u003cstrong\u003ehummingbirds and butterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e, making Shrimp Plant a fantastic addition to patios, porches, pollinator gardens, and warm-climate landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 What You’ll Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• One live Shrimp Plant starter\u003cbr\u003e• Botanical name: \u003cem\u003eJusticia brandegeeana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Growing in a \u003cstrong\u003e2 or 4-inch starter pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Healthy, established young plant\u003cbr\u003e• Carefully packaged for shipping\u003cbr\u003e• Plant size, shape, fullness, and coloring will naturally vary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour starter plant may or may not be blooming when it arrives.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowering depends on maturity, season, and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📸 Starter Plant — Please Read\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou are purchasing a young, established plant growing in a 2 or 4-inch starter pot — not a mature flowering specimen.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos showing plants in starter pots are representative of the general size and appearance you can expect to receive, although your individual plant will naturally vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome product photos may also show \u003cstrong\u003emature Shrimp Plants in bloom\u003c\/strong\u003e. These photos are included to demonstrate what your little starter can grow into with time, proper care, and suitable growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery plant is living and unique, so size, shape, color, fullness, and overall appearance will naturally vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌺 Those Amazing Shrimp-Like Blooms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's pretty easy to see where this plant got its name!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Shrimp Plant matures, it produces colorful, overlapping bracts that resemble little shrimp, with small flowers emerging between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a distinctive tropical display that adds color and personality to your garden or patio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive your starter time to grow and establish itself, and those unusual blooms are what you have to look forward to!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🐦 Bring on the Hummingbirds!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the reasons we love Shrimp Plant is its pollinator appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts flowers can attract:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Hummingbirds\u003cbr\u003e• Butterflies\u003cbr\u003e• Other visiting pollinators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry placing one near a patio, porch, window, or outdoor seating area, and you might get a front-row seat when a hummingbird stops by for a visit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e☀️ Light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShrimp Plants enjoy \u003cstrong\u003ebright light to partial sun\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutdoors, morning sun with some protection from intense afternoon sunlight works well, particularly in hot climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndoors, choose a bright window that provides plenty of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're moving your plant into stronger direct sunlight, introduce it gradually to help prevent leaf scorch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💧 Water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShrimp Plants appreciate regular moisture while actively growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the upper portion of the soil to begin drying between waterings, then water thoroughly and allow excess water to drain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping the soil constantly soggy. Good drainage will help keep those roots happy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 Why You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Unique shrimp-shaped flower bracts\u003cbr\u003e• Colorful tropical appearance\u003cbr\u003e• Can attract hummingbirds and butterflies\u003cbr\u003e• Beautiful in containers and landscapes\u003cbr\u003e• Great addition to pollinator gardens\u003cbr\u003e• Lush green foliage even when not blooming\u003cbr\u003e• Gets more impressive as it grows and matures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🪴 Perfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Hummingbird gardens\u003cbr\u003e• Butterfly and pollinator gardens\u003cbr\u003e• Tropical landscapes\u003cbr\u003e• Patio and porch containers\u003cbr\u003e• Warm-climate gardens\u003cbr\u003e• Colorful plant collections\u003cbr\u003e• Gardeners looking for something a little different\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📦 Shipping Live Plants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour plant will be carefully packaged to help protect it during its trip to your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease unpack your plant promptly after delivery. 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