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Pachystachys lutea
Lollipop Flower
Origin: Peru.
| Family |
| Acanthaceae |
| Genus |
| Pachystachys |
| Species |
| lutea |
| Category |
| Tropicals |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 10 - 11 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H1b |
| Temperature (°C) |
| 10 - 15 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 50 - 59 |
| Height |
| 1 m |
| Spread |
| 10 - 50 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Houseplant and container planting. |
| Cultivation |
| Full sun. Moist and well-drained soil with a pH of acidic, alkaline and neutral. Prefers chalk, clay, sand and loam. |
| Shape |
| Upright, dense and bushy. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| Aphids, whiteflies and spider mites may be a problem with indoor plants. Leaf drop may occur. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| New growth is smooth. Older growth is woody. New stems tend to climb like vines. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
| Small yellow buds approximately 1 - 2 cm in length. |
| Leaf Description |
| Medium-sized, simple, oval-shaped leaves with venation that are 5 - 10 cm long. |
| Flower Description |
| Bright 'shrimp tail'-shaped flowers with small petals. |
| Colour Description |
| Deep green foliage. Pale yellow buds. Deep golden-yellow blooms with white petals. |
| Notable Specimens |
| The University of Alberta Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta, Canada. |
| Propagation |
| Softwood cuttings. |
References
Fred Donald Rauch, P. R. (2000). Plants for Tropical Landscapes: A Gardener's Guide. Hawaii Press.
Universty Of Florida. (n.d.). Shrimp Flower. Retrieved from http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/FP/FP45200.pdf
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