Mussaenda

HIGHLIGHTS

• Popularly used as  – Mussaenda ( Red ),Mussaenda,Mussaenda, Ashanti Blood, Red Flag Bush, Tropical Dogwood, Mussaenda Red Single,Mussaenda Single Lal, Bedina, Hanu rei, Vellaiyilai, Mithai Phool,Mussaenda incana (Dwarf Mussaenda),Mussaenda Queen Sirikit, Mussaenda Capricorn Dream.
• Flower – Red,white,yellow,pink
• Edible – edible leaves
• Growth – Fast growth rate
• Uses – Its generally kep indoor in living room and in terrac area

PLANTING & CARE

• Temperature – Prefers temperature 20 C to 30C
• Water – Newly planted– Water the plant when 1-2 inch surface soil layer feels dry to touch.
• Light – Keep the plant in indirect bright light location for 2-3 days and then gradually move to a location that receives more than 6 hours of direct sunlight.
• Fertilizer – Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing season
• Pruning – Train a climbing vine cape honeysuckle plant on a trellis or other supporting object using plant ties to support the vines.

SPECIFICATION

• Plant – Mussaenda
• Flower colour – any colour
• Height – 40 to 50 cm / 1.5 feet
• Pot size – 4 – 6 inches upper diameter
• Weight – 2-3 Kgs