Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Shrimp Plant- Beloperone guttata

Beloperone guttata

  • Botanical name is Beloperone guttata or Justicia brandegeeana. Common name is Shrimp Plant. In local market known as Beloperone. Grows well in Lahore (USA hardiness zone 8a- 11).   Easy to grow. Belongs to Acanthaceae family. 



Perennial plant.Photo by Rashad.

Bloom repeatedly. Pinky orange brackets. 
Photo by Rashad.

Thrives under full sun or light shade.
Photo by Rashad.

Evergreen. Mass colors. Photo by Rashad.

View in Jinnah Garden. Photo by Rashad.

Container plant. Photo by Rashad.

Needs moist soil. Photo by Rashad.

Propagated by soft wood cutting.
Photo by Rashad.

Used as hedge. Ground cover. 
Photo by Rashad.
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