Yellow Shrimp Plant Pachystachys lutea Starter Plant – 4–6 Inches, Rooted, No Pot

About This Plant

The Yellow Shrimp Plant (Pachystys lutea) is a tropical flowering perennial known for golden-yellow bracts that resemble shrimp. This listing features a young starter plant with a rootball, shipped without a pot. It grows quickly in warm conditions and can bloom multiple times during the warm growing season.

What You Will Receive

• 1 live Yellow Shrimp Plant starter

• Height: approximately 4–6 inches

• Shipped as a rootball with no pot

• Young, rooted tropical flowering plant

• Golden-yellow flowering bracts as the plant matures

• Secure packaging for safe arrival

Growing Information

• Common Name: Yellow Shrimp Plant
• Botanical Name: Pachystachys lutea
• Plant Type: Tropical flowering perennial
• Growth Stage: Young starter plant
• Bloom Color: Golden yellow
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; bright light encourages flowering
• Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; avoid letting it dry out completely
• Temperature: Prefers warm conditions
• Growth Rate: Fast in suitable conditions
• USDA Zones: 9–11
• Container Friendly: Yes
• Best For: Garden beds, patios, borders, tropical gardens, containers, and bright indoor spaces

Care Tips

Water upon arrival and acclimate in a bright outdoor area away from direct sun. Gradually increase sun exposure as it establishes. Keep soil evenly moist, prune or pinch back growing tips to encourage bushier growth and more flowers. Young plants may appear stressed after shipping but typically recover with proper watering and care.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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