Pachystachys lutea or Lollypop or Golden Shrimp Plant is a tropical evergreen shrub or subshrub that grows 2-6’ tall in its native habitat. Lollypop is native to Peru and include Acanthaceae family . Narrow, tubular, two-lipped white flowers are partially covered by and protrude from showy, overlapping golden yellow bracts which provide the predominant structure and color to the 4-sided inflorescences. Yellow bracts somewhat resemble the overlapping scales on a shrimp, hence the common name of shrimp plant.
Lollypop can be ground in the ground, plants need a moist, organically rich, well-drained soil in full sun, tolerates part shade. Houseplants are best in warm, humid, sunny locations.
This plant is easy maintenance, no serious insect or disease problems.
Lollypop can be ground in the ground, plants need a moist, organically rich, well-drained soil in full sun, tolerates part shade. Houseplants are best in warm, humid, sunny locations.
This plant is easy maintenance, no serious insect or disease problems.
