Squirrel's Tail
NameSquirrel's Tail
Species NameJusticia brandegeeana
Common NameShrimp Plant
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)3
Container Typeceramic pot
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresslender stem, green bark
Foliage Typesimple, ovate
Height (cm)35
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitypoor
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive, overlapping white-veined bracts forming a shrimp-like inflorescence, with delicate pink tubular flowers emerging from within.
Description
This specimen, identified as *Justicia brandegeeana* and sometimes referred to as 'Squirrel's Tail', displays a unique upright form with striking inflorescences. While not a traditional bonsai species, its herbaceous stems and distinctive flowering bracts present an unusual challenge for bonsai cultivation, potentially trained into an informal-upright style.
