Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Mussaenda
(mew-say-EN-duh) Species: erythrophylla (er-ith-roh-FIL-uh) Cultivar: Rosea
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Category Tropicals and Tender PerennialsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Light ShadeFoliage EvergreenSucculent Foliage Color UnknownHeight 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)Spacing 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow Can be grown as an annualDanger N/ABloom Color RedBloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SummerLate Summer/Early Fall Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From semi-hardwood cuttingsBy air layering Seed Collecting N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed |