MR
Mussaenda Red All Time Flowering Live Plant
Mussaenda Red All Time Flowering Live Plant
Couldn't load pickup availability
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:
-
Red Mussaenda
-
Ashanti Blood
-
Tropical Dogwood
-
Red Bangkok Rose
-
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?
-
🔥 Stunning red color that stands out in any garden
-
🦋 Attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds
-
💐 Ideal for hedges, focal points, or tropical borders
-
🌿 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 |
|
| 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.
Note: There are quite a few processes and steps to be done by us to make sure the plants are shipped very safely. Hence please allow us 5-7 business days for processing and shipping your orders. Orders are usually shipped on Mondays and Tuesdays to ensure that the shipments are not held up during weekends.
Plants if damaged while transit will be replaced free of cost. We will need uncut unboxing video for processing the replacement
Share
