Red Shrimp Plant – Pack of 3 Live Starter Plants (4-6 Inches Tall) – Beloperone guttata, Exotic Blooms Resembling Shrimp

Red Shrimp Plant (Beloperone guttata). Named for its shrimp-shaped blooms, this plant produces cascades of overlapping red bracts that resemble tropical sea life, making it a true conversation piece wherever it’s placed.

What You Will Receive – Three (3) live Red Shrimp Plants (Beloperone guttata), each 4–6 inches tall, shipped bare root in eco-friendly packaging and carefully inspected for health and quality.

Exotic Shrimp-Like Blooms – Produces cascading, red-bracted flowers that resemble tropical shrimp, adding bold color, unique texture, and conversation-starting beauty to your space.

Perfect for Containers or Ground – Thrives in patio pots, hanging baskets, sunrooms, or planted directly in garden beds where it forms compact shrubs or trailing accents.

Pollinator-Friendly Choice – Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, filling your garden with life, movement, and natural beauty throughout the warm growing season.

Low Maintenance Tropical Accent – Heat-tolerant, pest-resistant, and easy to grow, this fast-blooming plant rewards both beginners and experienced gardeners with continuous flowers.

Healthy Arrival Guarantee – Starter plants are shipped bare root to minimize transplant shock. Images show mature plants for reference; your plants will quickly establish and flourish.

Care Instructions – Plant in full sun to partial shade, water moderately, and trim after blooms to encourage bushy growth and extended flowering.

Known for its long bloom season and fast growth, the Red Shrimp Plant is prized by gardeners and plant lovers who want a splash of color that stands out. From spring through fall—and nearly year-round in frost-free climates—it delivers vivid red flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies, creating a lively outdoor oasis.

In the garden, mature plants typically reach 2–3 feet in containers and 3–4 feet in the ground, forming compact shrubs or trailing forms depending on how they’re pruned. Their versatility makes them excellent for hanging baskets, patio planters, sunrooms, or planted as low-maintenance accents in beds and borders.

Growing and caring for the Red Shrimp Plant is simple. It thrives in USDA Zones 9–11 outdoors, but can also be grown as a container plant in cooler zones and overwintered indoors. Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-draining soil. Keep soil moderately moist, fertilize lightly during the growing season, and trim back after flowering to maintain shape and encourage more blooms. Even beginner gardeners will find it forgiving and rewarding.

Your order includes three live starter plants (4–6 inches tall) shipped bare root in eco-friendly packaging. Each plant is inspected before shipment to ensure it arrives healthy and ready to thrive. Please note: images show mature plants for inspiration; your starter plants will quickly grow into lush, blooming specimens with proper care.

Special Features: Attracts Pollinators, Extended Bloom Time, Low Maintenance, Pest Resistant, Compact
Main Color: Red bracts with yellowish flowers inside
Sun Exposure: Full sun (6+ hrs), Partial sun (4–6 hrs), Partial shade (2–4 hrs)
Blooming Period: Spring to Fall (year-round in warm zones)
Moisture Needs: Regular watering (moderate)
USDA Hardiness Zone Range: 9–11
Mature Height: In containers: 2–3 ft; In ground: 3–4 ft
Ideal Soil Type: Loam soil, Sandy soil, Silt soil, Peat soil

Care Instructions
Plant in full sun to partial shade with well-draining soil. Water moderately, keeping soil evenly moist but not soggy. Fertilize lightly during the growing season to encourage more blooms. Trim after flowering to maintain shape and promote bushy new growth. Hardy in Zones 9–11, or grow in containers and bring indoors before frost. With minimal care, the Red Shrimp Plant produces vibrant, exotic blooms from spring through fall, rewarding you with months of tropical beauty.