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- Q.Shrimp Plant - I have always had a fascination for the shrimp plant. But I live in an area where it has ice ...
- Q.Flowering Transplanted Shrimp Plant Has Curling Leaves - Why are all the leaves on my 16" transplanted flowering shrimp plant curling this year? Soil is used but amended ...
- Q.Shrimp Plant Not Flowering - I live in the Chicago area and wintered my topiary shrimp plant in the house where it pretty much bloomed ...
- Q.What Kind Of Fertilizer To Use On Shrimp Plant - I have a new red shrimp plant (*justice brandegeeana) and I need to know what type of fertilizer to use ...
- Q.Color Of Cerinthe - I planted Cerinthe Blue Shrimp Plant seeds this spring and I was reading up on them. My flowers are all ...
- Q.Training Shrimp Plant Cuttings - How do I train rooted shrimp plant cuttings to braid around a stick? My braided shrimp plant cuttings have now ...
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Anonymous on
September 19, 2013Q.Shrimp Plant Tree
My shrimp plant leaves are turning brown. Why is this happening and what can I do about this?
- Answered by
theficuswrangler on
October 14, 2013A.There are several reasons why leaves turn brown. The most common in potted plants involves soil moisture, either too much or too little. You need to test the soil between waterings; here is a video that might help you understand watering. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tf-8InSamYQ
Another cause could be fungal disease, which is often associated with over-wet soil. Salt buildup in the soil could be at fault - has the plant been fertilized frequently? Unused fertilizer remains in the soil as salt. Then again, browning leaves could be caused by an insect attack - check the stems, leaf axils (where leaf stems join main stems) and undersides of leaves for whitestuff, webbing, or bumpy things. Look into all of these things, then if you need more help, let us know.Was this answer useful?00 - Answered by
AnnsGreeneHaus on
September 19, 2013A.Hopefully, this article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shrimp-plant/growing-shrimp-plants.htm
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Anonymous on
January 7, 2014Q.Shrimp Plant
I have always had a fascination for the shrimp plant. But I live in an area where it has ice and snow all winter long. Is it healthy to have a shrimp plant indoors all year round? And what size of pot would it need to thrive indoors? Would it be healthy to keep it in a shady place outside during the summer? Is there any other extra information I need to know? Thanks.
Answered by
Nikki on
January 7, 2014
Certified ExpertA.This article should help (just use the info for pot growing instead): https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shrimp-plant/growing-shrimp-plants.htm
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ron sauvageau on
August 3, 2014Q.flowering transplanted shrimp plant has curling leaves
Why are all the leaves on my 16" transplanted flowering shrimp plant curling this year? Soil is used but amended with fish emulsion and bone meal, and is kept moist. Do I need more perlite?
- Answered by
theficuswrangler on
August 6, 2014A.Not sure exactly what you mean by "transplanted." That word usually refers to a plant that has been growing in the ground, and has been dug up and moved to a new location -- is this what you mean? If so, the curling leaves could be a result of losing part of its roots, or being moved to a new location. Or do you mean it's a plant you bought from a nursery and removed from its pot and planted in your yard? It might be a disease such as verticulum wilt: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/verticillium-wilt-treatment.htm
Or do you mean - because of the way you refer to the soil and adding perlite - that it's in a container? It may be a cultural problem; this article brings up some good points: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/what-causes-brown-edges-on-leaves-of-plant.htm
In any case, check the general maintenance against this article: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/what-causes-brown-edges-on-leaves-of-plant.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
angiemontroy on
June 18, 2015
I belive I'm in zone 5Q.Shrimp plant not flowering
I live in the Chicago area and wintered my topiary shrimp plant in the house where it pretty much bloomed the whole time. I put it outside and I'm getting zero flowers. I've given it miracle grow bloom fertilize, about 2 weeks ago and nothing.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 19, 2015A.Here is a great link with care requirements.
This should help you pinpoint the issue.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shrimp-plant/growing-shrimp-plants.htm
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Nmart8631 on
June 24, 2015
Central Fla.Q.what kind of fertilizer to use on shrimp plant
I have a new red shrimp plant (*justice brandegeeana) and I need to know what type of fertilizer to use and how often to fertilize. I live in Central Fla.
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Downtoearthdigs on
June 25, 2015A.You can use an all purpose fertilizer and I would keep it on the light side.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shrimp-plant/growing-shrimp-plants.htm
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milehimike on
July 23, 2015
5b Denver COQ.Color of Cerinthe
I planted Cerinthe Blue Shrimp Plant seeds this spring and I was reading up on them. My flowers are all a fuchsia color, not blue. Is this normal?
- Answered by
bessy-boo on
July 23, 2015A.i have grown cerinthe fushia colour , maybe you have a new strain ?
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wklassen on
September 5, 2015
Okanagan, BC, CanadaQ.training shrimp plant cuttings
How do I train rooted shrimp plant cuttings to braid around a stick? My braided shrimp plant cuttings have now taken root, but are only about 10 cm tall. How and when can I train these cuttings to braid around a stick/pole for the braided effect? Thank you very much!
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 8, 2015A.They will not vine or attach to a stick or support on their own.
You will need to braid or attach them. You can purchase plant twisting wire at local garden stores. It can be cut in small sections and used to attach the stems.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shrimp-plant/growing-shrimp-plants.htm
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