Ecbolium viride (Green Shrimp Plant)
Posted: October 29th, 2013, 9:05 am
| Botanical Name | Ecbolium viride |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Local Name in Urdu | Not available, not a native plant |
| Common Name | Green shrimp plant |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Cultivar Name | N/A |
| Fragrant or Not | No fragrance |
| Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) | Bush |
| Height | Up to 3 ft |
| Spacing | Not available |
| Flowering Months | Mainly summer, blooms through out the year in Lahore |
| Flower Color | Very unique bluish colour (turquoise) |
| Growing Areas | Pictured specimen is growing in Lahore |
| Frost Tender | Yes |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Soil pH | No specific info available |
| Propagation | Easy to grow from seeds |
| Uses | Ornamental/ Medicinal value |
| Other Details | Ecbolium belongs to the family of Crossandra and Shrimp plants. This plant grows actively during summer and produces flower all year round but more profusely during summers, it is prone to mealy bugs. Trim to control its shape |
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