| General Description | Jacobinia is a genus of about 420 species of flowering plants. |
| Shape | Bushy, multi-stemmed and upright. |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Jacobinia have a “no fuss” nature, taking both sun and shade, and are not fussy about conditions. Will also attract butterflies. |
| Pests | Nematodes and spider mites. Caterpillars can be a problem. |
| Notable Specimens | Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. |
| Leaf Description | The leaves can grow to 15 cm long. The stems appear from the centre of the plant and rise straight up. |
| Flower Description | Common name "shrimp plant" comes from the inflorescences, which resemble a shrimp in some species. |
| Colour Description | Foliage is dark green. Flowers come in a variety of bright colours, including, white, red, orange, yellow, pink and purple. |
