Shrimp Plant ‘Fruit Cocktail’ – Beloperone guttata - Pack of 3 Live Starter Plants (4-6 Inches Tall) – Rare Multi-Colored Blooms

Add tropical color and unique charm to your garden or patio with the Shrimp Plant ‘Fruit Cocktail’, a rare and eye-catching variety admired for its colorful, shrimp-shaped blooms. Known for its cascading bracts in shades of pink, gold, and green, this plant creates a playful, exotic display that lasts for months.

What You Will Receive – Three (3) live Shrimp Plant ‘Fruit Cocktail’ (also called Beloperone guttata), each 4–6 inches tall, shipped bare root in eco-friendly packaging and ready to thrive.

Exotic Multi-Colored Blooms – Produces cascading bracts in shades of pink, gold, and green that resemble tropical shrimp, adding playful elegance and nonstop color to any setting.

Versatile Placement Options – Grows beautifully in patio containers, indoor sunrooms, garden borders, or hanging baskets where its arching blooms can spill gracefully.

Pollinator-Friendly Display – Its unique blooms attract butterflies and hummingbirds, filling your garden with motion and life throughout the warm months.

Low-Maintenance, Fast-Growing Plant – Adapts easily to different soils and conditions, thrives in heat, and rewards you with continuous blooms even with minimal care.

Healthy Arrival Guarantee – Plants are carefully inspected before shipping to ensure top quality. Images show mature plants; your 4–6 inch starters will quickly establish and flourish.

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

‘Fruit Cocktail’ thrives in warm weather and produces blooms from spring through fall, often flowering almost year-round in frost-free climates. Its arching, trailing growth habit makes it perfect for hanging baskets, patio containers, or garden borders where its unique shrimp-like flowers can truly shine. Whether used as a focal point in a tropical-themed garden or as a vibrant accent indoors near sunny windows, this plant guarantees compliments.

In the ground, mature Shrimp Plants typically reach 3–4 feet tall with a similar spread, while in containers they remain slightly smaller but equally vibrant. Hardy in USDA Zones 9–11, they can also be grown as indoor accents or overwintered indoors in cooler zones.

Caring for your Shrimp Plant is simple. It grows best in full sun to partial shade with well-draining soil and regular watering. Once established, it adapts well to warm, humid conditions and requires only occasional pruning to maintain its shape and encourage continuous flowering. Even beginner gardeners will appreciate its forgiving, fast-growing nature.

Your order includes three live starter plants (4–6 inches tall) shipped bare root in eco-friendly, recyclable packaging. Each plant is hand-selected and inspected before shipping to ensure health and vigor. Photos show mature plants for inspiration; your starter plants will quickly develop into lush, blooming specimens with proper care.

Special Features: Attracts Pollinators, Extended Bloom Time, Low Maintenance, Pest Resistant, Compact
Main Color: Pink, gold, and green bracts
Sun Exposure: Full sun (6+ hours), Partial sun (4–6 hours), Partial shade (2–4 hours)
Blooming Period: Spring to Fall (year-round in frost-free 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

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 blooms. Trim back after flowering to maintain shape and promote fresh growth. In cooler zones, grow in containers and overwinter indoors before frost. With minimal care, Shrimp Plant ‘Fruit Cocktail’ will reward you with months of vibrant, tropical blooms that attract butterflies and hummingbirds.