Identification: yet one more Plant ID

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by catmarg, Feb 18, 2007.

  1. catmarg

    catmarg Member

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    Small Houseplant no more than 10 inches tall at this point. Small (less than inch) dark green leaves attached to slim woody stems. It doesn't seem like a very hardy plant and tends to drop its leaves when dry.
    Some pictures are attached.
    Thanks for your help!!
     

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  2. TonyR

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    Something in family Acanthaceae, could even be shrimp plant, Justicia brandegeei.
     
  3. catmarg

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    Thanks. I think it is a shrimp plant. I am finding varied instructions on how to take care of it. Some say light shade, others full sun. Any ideas?
    I know that I can't let it dry out.
    Thanks for the response!
     

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