Golden Shrimp Plant – Pachystachys lutea (Lollipop Plant)

Golden Spires, Endless Charm

The Pachystachys lutea — popularly known as the Golden Shrimp Plant or Lollipop Plant — is a tropical flowering shrub that never fails to delight. Its distinctive golden-yellow cone-shaped bracts stack up like shimmering lollipops, from which elegant white tubular flowers emerge, creating a two-tone display that is both exotic and cheerful.

Presented here in a sturdy round concrete planter, this is a ready-to-display specimen that brings year-round colour and tropical flair to patios, balconies, and garden corners.

Why You'll Love It

• Unique golden-yellow bracts with white tubular flowers — a true conversation piece
• Long-lasting bracts remain ornamental even after flowers fade
• Blooms repeatedly throughout the year in warm climates
• Thrives in partial shade to bright indirect light
• Comes in a concrete planter — ready to display

Care Tips

• Light: Bright indirect light or partial shade; tolerates some morning sun
• Water: Keep soil consistently moist; do not let it dry out completely
• Soil: Rich, well-draining potting mix with organic matter
• Feeding: Balanced liquid fertiliser every 2–3 weeks during growing season
• Pruning: Trim after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth

Grown with care at Jowaki Gardens, Ting'anga, Kiambu — delivered fresh to your door.