Mussaenda erythrophylla 'Queen Sirikit' in a nursery in Acapulco
USDA: 9b-10
Frost Tolerance: Occasionally dies to the ground, but grows back in the spring
Sun Exposure: Growth sun to partial shade (partial shade is better in Phoenix)
Origin: Eastern and Central Africa, Tanzania, Congo
Growth Habits: Sprawling shrub to 10 feet tall (3 m)
Watering Needs: Regular water, likes humidity.
Propagation: Semi hardwood cuttings in March.
There is a number of species of Mussaendas native to tropical areas of Africa and Asia. They
Culture:
Apply acid-loving plant fertilizer a couple of times a year.
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