Re: Beloperone (shrimp plant)

Barb -

I have had much luck in rooting various "shrimp plants" (Justicia) and there 
like (Pachystachys) by taking 4-6" cuttings, stripping the bottom leaves 
(leaving only 2 to 4 leaves) and placing them in 1/2 perlite, 1/2 vermiculte 
medium.  I keep them constantly moist but not swampy.  They rooted and put on 
new growth in no time.  I have also been known to simple place my cuttings in 
the ground in the garden or in the pot with the mother plant and they have 
rooted fine.....but you have to remember to give them an extra drink of water.

I know this doesn't sound too technical but it is effective.....I've never 
used a rooting hormone on these.

I am currently rooting a "shrimp plant" with lime bracts and a pink flower.  
It has been about 10 days and the cuttings are already putting on new leaves. 
 These will probably try to bloom soon but I will pinch the buds off until 
the cuttings become bigger.  I find that if you allow your cuttings to bloom 
too soon they tend to get stumped.

Good Luck and Have Fun!!!!!!!

Kemberly McLain
Katy, Texas  Zone 9




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