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Bees Plant Hub Mussaenda Red All Time Flowering Live Plant
Bees Plant Hub Mussaenda Red All Time Flowering Live Plant
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Red Mussaenda is a dazzling tropical shrub adored for its vivid red bracts that resemble large flower petals. While the actual flowers are small and star-like, the showy bracts are what make this plant a favorite in tropical landscapes and gardens.
Red Mussaenda Overview
Botanical Name: Mussaenda erythrophylla
Common Names:
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Red Mussaenda
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Ashanti Blood
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Tropical Dogwood
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Red Bangkok Rose
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Red Flag Bush
Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
Family: Rubiaceae
Origin: West Africa, widely cultivated across Asia
Key Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Bracts | Bright red, velvety, leaf-like structures that resemble large petals |
| Flowers | Tiny, star-shaped yellow or cream flowers in the center of the bracts |
| Foliage | Dark green, oval-shaped leaves with prominent veins |
| Habit | Bushy shrub; can grow 6–10 feet tall and wide with pruning |
Care Instructions
| Care Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Sunlight | Full sun to partial shade (needs sunlight to flower well) |
| Watering | Regular; keep soil evenly moist but not soggy |
| Soil | Fertile, well-draining soil enriched with organic matter |
| Temperature | Warm climates; sensitive to frost |
| Pruning | Prune after flowering to shape the plant and promote new blooms |
| Fertilizer | Balanced fertilizer every 2–4 weeks during growing season |
Why Grow Red Mussaenda?
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Stunning red color that stands out in any garden
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Attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds
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Ideal for hedges, focal points, or tropical borders
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Long blooming season in warm, humid climates
| Plant Type | Air layered, bushy |
| Plant Size | Approximately 2 ft |
| Family | Rubiaceae |
| Botanical Name | Mussaenda erythrophylla |
| Common Name |
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| First Bloom | 2 Months |
| Flower Colour | Red |
| Flowering Frequency | Throughout The Year |
| Temperature | 20°C to 32°C |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Maintenance Required | Easy |
Mussaenda erythrophylla, commonly known as Red Mussaenda or Ashanti Blood, is a vibrant flowering shrub native to West Africa. It's characterized by its bright red, leaf-like bracts (modified leaves) that surround the small, true flowers. These bracts can also be pink or white, adding to the plant's striking appearance. The shrub typically grows to 2-3 meters tall and has glossy, dark green leaves. These bracts can also be pink or white, adding to the plant's striking appearance.
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