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Growing Shrimp Plant (Justicia brandegeeana): Colorful Bracts Indoors

Care

Light: Bright indirect light; hot afternoon sun fades bracts.
Water: Water when top ½ inch of mix feels dry.
Fertilizer: Monthly with balanced houseplant fertilizer (20-20-20).
Pruning: Late winter: trim branch tips hard for rounded shape.
Outdoors: Can summer outdoors; bring in well before frost.

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