Shrimp Plant

Shrimp Plant is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

How to Grow Shrimp Plant →

Benefits of Growing Shrimp Plant →

Common Shrimp Plant Problems →

Indoor Care Guide for Shrimp Plant →

Outdoor Care Guide for Shrimp Plant →

Shrimp Plant prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Shrimp Plant Water Frequency →

Shrimp Plant Root Rot →

Shrimp Plant may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Shrimp Plant Light Requirements →

Shrimp Plant Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Shrimp Plant is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is Shrimp Plant Edible? →

Shrimp Plant Toxicity to Cats →

Shrimp Plant Toxicity to Dogs →

Shrimp Plant Toxicity to Humans →

Shrimp Plant will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Shrimp Plant Lifecycle →

Shrimp Plant Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Shrimp Plant →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Shrimp Plant can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Shrimp Plant Temperature Tolerance →

Shrimp Plant Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Shrimp Plant →

When to Plant Shrimp Plant →

How to Plant Shrimp Plant →

Where to Plant Shrimp Plant →

Winter Care for Shrimp Plant →

Best Companion Plants for Shrimp Plant →

Is Shrimp Plant a Weed? →

Shrimp Plant can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:

• Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
• To get the cutting to root, you can either:
  
  • Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
  • Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

How to Propagate Shrimp Plant →

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Shrimp Plant, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Shrimp Plant →

What Eats Shrimp Plant? →

• Drooping Shrimp Plant Leaves →
• Shrimp Plant Dropping Leaves →
• Black Spots on Shrimp Plant →
• Brown Spots on Shrimp Plant →
• Shrimp Plant Leaves Falling Over →
• Shrimp Plant Leaves Curling →
• Shrimp Plant Yellow Leaves →
• Shrimp Plant Root Rot →
• Why Is My Shrimp Plant Wilting? →