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Bird's Eye Bush, Mickey Mouse Plant

Scientific Name: Ochna serrulata (Hochst.) Walp.
Synonym: Ochna atropurpurea, Ochna multiflora
Family: Ochnaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 14-24
USDA: 9b-11

Heat Tolerance: Afternoon sun in Phoenix

Sun Exposure: Light shade

Growth Habits: Evergreen shrub, up to 8 feet tall (2.5 m)

Watering Needs: Little to moderate water when established.

Blooming Habits:
The Mickey Mouse plant has yellow and red flower in early summer.

Culture:
The Ochna serrulata prefers slightly acid soil.

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