Golden Shrimp Plant
Pachystachys lutea
Family: Acanthaceae
Golden Shrimp Plant grows in partial sun and prefers rich moist soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Golden Shrimp Plant
Golden Shrimp Plant growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial sun, soil conditions listed as Rich moist soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Golden Shrimp Plant as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 120-180 days.
Plant Overview
Golden Shrimp Plant (Pachystachys lutea) is listed in the Acanthaceae family and categorized as a shrub with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-4244
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Golden Shrimp Plant is listed for partial sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Rich moist soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 10-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 10-11
- Sunlight
- Partial sun
- Soil
- Rich moist soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 120-180 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 120-180 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.