How to Grow Shrimp Plants

With a typical height of 39 inches, shrimp plants spread 24 to 35 inches wide

Shrimp plants require sunlight to showcase their most vibrant colors.

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Shrimp Plants can be propagated through cuttings, divisions, air layering and seeds

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Dividing a mature shrimp plant is the simplest way to propagate it

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Shrimp plants are easy to care for. A balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during spring and fall is usually enough.

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Shrimp plants can be affected by common garden pests like aphids, whiteflies, spider mites, scale insects, and mealybugs

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