The shrimp plant thrives in the shade in tropical areas.
It does best in well-drained sandy or loamy soil, but is generally low maintenance and drought-tolerant.
 As it dislikes temperatures below 7 °C (45 °F), in cooler temperate areas it is best grown under glass, where it is excellent as a potted houseplant, owing to its ability to tolerate low light and some neglect.
Fertilization is not required.

The shape is generally long and spindly.
 If trimmed back regularly, it can maintain a bushy habit and will not need support.
 If the branches are allowed to grow long, they will become unable to support themselves and sag towards the ground.

Numerous cultivars are available, with different flower bract colors, including yellow, pink and dark brick-red.

It can be propagated by stem cuttings.

This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

In terms of maintenance, if Justicia brandegeeana is not kept well trimmed it can become a messy shrub.
Also, if left alone can grow over 24 inches tall.
It therefore requires trimming back annually if it is to hold its shape and retain a desirable size.
This shrub is expected to last for 10 to 20 years.
The shrimp plant thrives in the shade in tropical areas. It does best in well-drained sandy or loamy soil, but is generally low maintenance and drought-tolerant.  As it dislikes temperatures below 7 °C (45 °F), in cooler temperate areas it is best grown under glass, where it is excellent as a potted houseplant, owing to its ability to tolerate low light and some neglect. Fertilization is not required.
The shape is generally long and spindly.  If trimmed back regularly, it can maintain a bushy habit and will not need support.  If the branches are allowed to grow long, they will become unable to support themselves and sag towards the ground.
Numerous cultivars are available, with different flower bract colors, including yellow, pink and dark brick-red.
It can be propagated by stem cuttings.
This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
In terms of maintenance, if Justicia brandegeeana is not kept well trimmed it can become a messy shrub. Also, if left alone can grow over 24 inches tall. It therefore requires trimming back annually if it is to hold its shape and retain a desirable size. This shrub is expected to last for 10 to 20 years.
Justicia brandegeeana