Mussaenda Species, Buddah's Lamp, Tropical Dogwood, Virgin Tree

Mussaendaphilippica

Genus
Mussaenda (mew-say-EN-duh)
Species
philippica (fil-LIP-pik-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Orange
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Spring Valley, California

Boca Raton, Florida

Pompano Beach, Florida

Saint Petersburg, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | August 2004 | positive

Small attractive Philippine shrub/tree often profusely covered with small orange flowers inside showy white bracts. Fairly easy to grow ...Read More

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