Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering slightly during cooler months.
Yellowing leaves can indicate overwatering, while wilting suggests it's too dry.
Also known as Golden Shrimp Plant · Golden Shrimp-Plant · Golden Yellow Lollipop Plant
Lollipop-Plant (Pachystachys lutea) is a tropical evergreen shrub known for its bright yellow, cone-shaped flower spikes that resemble lollipops.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect sunlight.
75% intensity
Can tolerate some direct morning sun, but avoid intense afternoon sun.
Consistent moisture, allow topsoil to dry slightly.
75% intensity
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm temperatures.
75% intensity
Ideal range is 18-25°C. Protect from frost and cold drafts; temperatures below 10°C can cause damage.
Regular feeding during growing season.
50% intensity
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half monthly from spring to fall.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering slightly during cooler months.
Yellowing leaves can indicate overwatering, while wilting suggests it's too dry.
Prune to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Pinch back the tips of young stems. Remove spent flower spikes to promote continuous blooming. Hard pruning can be done in early spring before new growth begins.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings. Take 10-15 cm cuttings in spring or summer. Remove lower leaves and dip the cut end in rooting hormone. Plant in moist potting mix and keep warm and humid until roots form.
Repot every 1-2 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Choose a pot one size larger than the current one. Use a well-draining potting mix. Repot in spring before the active growing season begins.
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Where Lollipop-Plant (Pachystachys lutea) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Pachystachys |
| Species | Pachystachys lutea |
Similar in genus Pachystachys
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