{"product_id":"shrimp-plant-uuwoqt","title":"Shrimp Plant","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEvergreen Shrub With Unique Shrimp-Like Blooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique shrub is a\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etropical favorite that is almost guaranteed to stand out in your yard\u003c\/strong\u003e. What may appear as a flower is actually a bract. With small green leaves, the plant quickly becomes coated in \u003cstrong\u003ecreamy pink to salmon flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e that resemble shrimp!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant is also sometimes known as the Mexican Shrimp Plant, named after where it originates. It grows as a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elow-maintenance shrub\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat can get quite bushy and acts as an evergreen in warmer climates. It can even bloom year-round in favorable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shrimp Plant also does well when\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egrown in a container\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eand used to decorate a front porch or patio. In colder climates, the containers can be brought inside to overwinter, where you can enjoy their unique flowers indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Planting: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePlant your Shrimp Plant in an area that has full or partial sun. The soil should be well-draining but moist. Mix in compost with the soil before planting. After planting, add a layer of mulch to help conserve moisture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIf planting a Shrimp Plant in a pot, choose a pot with drainage holes that is 2-4 inches larger in diameter than the root ball. Repot annually in early spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Watering: \u003c\/strong\u003eKeep soil moist but not soggy. Shrimp Plants in containers will need plenty of water during the summer months and should never dry out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Fertilizing: \u003c\/strong\u003eFertilize planted Shrimp Plants annually in early spring using a slow-release fertilizer designed for flowering shrubs. Fertilize container Shrimp Plants every other week during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Pruning: \u003c\/strong\u003ePrune your Shrimp Plant annually to promote bushy growth in early spring. This will also help to encourage more vigorous blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fast-Growing-Trees.com","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":48860189556906,"sku":"18132","price":10.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-3 ft. Tree","offer_id":48860189589674,"sku":"18148","price":9.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6566\/3658\/files\/8ffwe1iqlqs6_0b1cd7e3-3d18-483b-bd5d-e2832e9a7d8d.jpg?v=1784865053","url":"https:\/\/fastgrowingtrees.shop\/products\/shrimp-plant-uuwoqt","provider":"Wasatch \u0026 West Goods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}