Yellow Shrimp Plant 4-Inch Live Plant – Pachystachys lutea

The Yellow Shrimp Plant (Pachystachys lutea) is a tropical flowering plant recognized for its bright yellow flower bracts and lush green foliage. It is suitable for indoor growing and outdoor gardens in warm climates, as well as patios and containers.

This live plant is grown in a 4-inch nursery pot and ships without the pot, with the soil-covered rootball securely wrapped. Plants are approximately 4–8 inches tall at time of shipping, with natural variation depending on season and plant growth.

Yellow Shrimp Plant prefers full sun to partial shade and moderate watering. It is listed for USDA Zones 9–11 and can be grown indoors or treated as an annual in cooler climates.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Live Plant: Yellow Shrimp Plant (Pachystachys lutea)
• Shipping Size: Approximately 4–8 inches tall at time of shipping
• Pot Size: Grown in a 4-inch nursery pot
• Shipping Condition: Ships without pot; soil-covered rootball is wrapped and is not bare root
• Flower Color: Bright yellow flower bracts
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• USDA Zones: 9–11
• Uses: Containers, patios, borders, indoor growing, and tropical landscaping
• Growth: Fast-growing flowering tropical plant

🧾 MATERIALS:

One live Yellow Shrimp Plant grown in a 4-inch nursery pot. The pot is removed before shipping; the soil-covered rootball is wrapped for shipment.

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Yellow Shrimp Plant
Scientific Name: Pachystachys lutea
Plant Type: Tropical flowering plant / Shrub
Life Cycle: Perennial in suitable warm climates
Growth Stage: Seedling
Flower/Fruit Color: Yellow flowers/bracts
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Soil-covered rootball; specific soil type not provided
Water: Moderate; keep evenly moist
USDA Zone: 9–11
Shipping Height: Approximately 4–8 inches tall at time of shipping
Pot Size: 4-inch nursery pot before shipping
Shipping Condition: Ships without pot; soil-covered rootball
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
Number in Pack: 1

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Yellow Shrimp Plant?
Yellow Shrimp Plant is listed for USDA Zones 9–11. In cooler climates, it can be grown indoors or treated as an annual.

2. Does Yellow Shrimp Plant need full sun?
The plant is suitable for full sun to partial shade, providing flexibility for indoor and outdoor growing locations.

3. How much water does Yellow Shrimp Plant need?
The provided information describes moderate water needs and recommends keeping the plant evenly moist.

4. What is the growth habit of Yellow Shrimp Plant?
It is a fast-growing tropical flowering plant with colorful yellow flower bracts and green foliage.

5. Can Yellow Shrimp Plant be grown in a container?
Yes. Yellow Shrimp Plant is suitable for containers and patios, as well as borders and tropical landscaping.