Mussaenda sp. (Mussaenda)
Mussaenda sp. (Mussaenda) with pink bracts and small yellow flowers among thick green oval leaves.
Botanical name: Mussaenda sp.
Common name: Mussaenda
Family: Rubiaceae
Origin: tropical Africa, Asia, Pacific Islands
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Large bush or small tree
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular; moderate
Flower color: Pink; white and off-white; red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growingThe Mussaenda genus includes about 100 species of cold-tender evergreen perennials, subshrubs, shrubs and climbers that are native to tropical Africa, Asia and Malaysia.
The tubular flowers may be yellow, red, pink or white and each has five spreading lobes. One sepal is usually enlarged and showy.
Mussaenda is not too difficult to grow, preferring some sun, an organically enriched and well-draining soil and water.
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Mussaenda sp. (Mussaenda) clusters with pink sepals and small yellow star-shaped flowers on green leaves
Mussaenda sp. branches carrying clusters of pink and white leafy flower sepals.
Mussaenda sp. (Mussaenda) with white flower clusters tucked between many dark green oval leaves.
Mussaenda sp. (Mussaenda) pink flower with yellow center detail in a tight close up shot.
Mussaenda sp. (Mussaenda) with many clusters of soft pink flower sepals among deep green foliage.
Mussaenda sp. (Mussaenda) with large pale yellow leaves nestled among deep green foliage.
Mussaenda sp. (Mussaenda) leaves growing in dense layers with a smooth texture and rounded shapes.
Mussaenda sp. (Mussaenda) white flower nestled among thick green leaves on a woody branching stem
Mussaenda sp. (Mussaenda) displays many orange flower clusters across the limbs of this woody plant.
Mussaenda sp. (Mussaenda) flower with white bracts surrounding small centers and thick green oval foliage.
Mussaenda sp. (Mussaenda) with many peach flower clusters and green oval leaves in a container.
Mussaenda sp. (Mussaenda) branches carry clusters of delicate pink and white floral bracts among leaves
Mussaenda sp. (Mussaenda) white flower with oval shaped petals layered over dark green foliage background
Mussaenda sp. (Mussaenda) white flower bracts cluster around a tiny orange center on green foliage
Mussaenda sp. (Mussaenda) with clusters of pink sepals surrounding tiny yellow star-shaped flower parts.
Mussaenda sp. (Mussaenda) with many pink flowers among green leaves
Mussaenda sp. (Mussaenda) pink flower clusters cover the green foliage.
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