Ochna serrulata (Mickey Mouse Plant)
Ochna serrulata with vibrant yellow petals next to smooth red fruit
Botanical names: Ochna serrulata, Ochna multiflora, Ochna atropurpurea
Common names: Mickey Mouse Plant, Bird's Eye Bush, Small-leaved plane, Carnival bush
Family: Ochnaceae
Origin: southern Africa
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: Red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsThis plant has beautiful fragrant yellow flowers in spring) and very attractive fruits. These are shiny black and berry-like, suspended below bright-red sepals in a way that resembles the face of Mickey Mouse, hence the common name Mickey Mouse bush. The flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies. The ripe fruits are eaten by birds. Leaves with sharp teeth are long and narrow, unlike another variety, Ochna integerrima, which leaves are more oval and smooth.
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Ochna serrulata (Mickey Mouse Plant) showing red sepals and small green fruit on thin branches.
Ochna serrulata (Mickey Mouse Plant) branch holding red sepals and small green fruit clusters
Ochna serrulata (Mickey Mouse Plant) yellow flower petals and light green serrated leaves in focus
Ochna serrulata (Mickey Mouse Plant) yellow flower nestled among the serrated green leaves on stems
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