Justicia Species, Mexican Plume, Orange Shrimp Plant

Justicia fulvicoma

Family
Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Justicia (jus-TEE-see-ah)
Species
fulvicoma (ful-vee-KOH-ma)
Synonym
Beloperone blechioides
Beloperone comosa
Beloperone fulvicoma
Drejerella comosa
Drejerella fulvicoma
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Orange
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Tucson, Arizona

Hayward, California

Sacramento, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

Jacksonville, Florida

Zephyrhills, Florida

Youngsville, Louisiana

Sumter, South Carolina

Austin, Texas

Huffman, Texas

Missouri City, Texas

New Braunfels, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
0
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Vista, CA (Zone 10a) | January 2017 | positive

In So. California, zone 23, this blooms almost all year. I just noticed some seedlings popping up in a crack in the sidewalk next to the ...Read More

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Hayward, CA | November 2007 | positive

I have had mine for about a year. An accident with the dog broke most of the top when it was still in the container-then later it was att...Read More

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Missouri City, TX (Zone 9a) | May 2006 | positive

Easy care, attractive and good color

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