Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000202
11/12/99
Beloperone guttata--Shrimp Plant
Type: house plant
Comments: Shrimp plant (Vis. 1) may get too large to be a
good house plant. Grow it in a south or east window, or,
full sun to bright light. Shrimp plant drops leaves if the
soil gets too dry. Use any house plant fertilizer
according to label directions. Ideal temperatures are 70
degrees during the day and 60 degrees at night. Repotting
is done in March. Grow shrimp plant outside during the
summer.
Propagation: Propagation is by stem tip cuttings taken at
any time during the year.
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