{"product_id":"mussaenda-10-bag-yel","title":"Mussaenda Yellow - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eMussaenda erythrophylla, the red flag bush, is a tropical evergreen shrub grown for its spectacular display of enlarged, petal-like bracts in glowing red or pink that surround small star-shaped flowers. Native to West Africa, it thrives in the warm, humid parts of India, where it flowers abundantly through the warm and monsoon months. The velvety bracts hold colour for a long time, creating a near-continuous tropical show. It can be grown as a feature shrub, trained on a support, or kept in a large pot. Heat-loving and floriferous, Mussaenda brings bold, lasting colour to warm gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRubiaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWest Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5-3 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-2 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen, soft veined green leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed or pink bracts with small yellow flowers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm and monsoon months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical, humid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular; keep evenly moist in warm months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, well-drained loam with organic matter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18-35 C; frost sensitive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced feed monthly in growing season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrune in late winter to shape and renew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 1-2 years if potted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-hardwood cuttings, air layering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMealybugs, scale, whitefly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo major toxicity reported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy in warm humid climates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown as a showy flowering shrub, screen or large container plant for long-lasting tropical colour in warm, humid gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest in coastal and southern India; give warmth, humidity and rich moist soil, and prune in late winter to encourage vigorous new flowering shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water Mussaenda?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist during the warm growing months, watering regularly, and reduce somewhat in the cool season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt flowers best in full sun to partial shade; in very hot, dry areas some afternoon shade protects the soft foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Mussaenda safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo major toxicity has been reported, but it is still sensible to prevent pets from eating the leaves or bracts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse semi-hardwood cuttings or air layering during the warm season, keeping them humid and shaded until they root.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt flowers heavily through the warm and monsoon months, with the coloured bracts persisting for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I prune?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrune in late winter or early spring to shape the plant and encourage strong new shoots that carry the next flush of bracts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan it be grown in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, in a large container with rich soil; keep it warm, humid and well fed, and prune to maintain a compact shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy isn't it flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eInsufficient warmth, light or feeding, or cold stress, can reduce flowering. Give full sun, monthly feeding and protect from cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat pests affect it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMealybugs, scale and whitefly may appear; rinse the foliage and treat with neem oil or insecticidal soap if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it tolerate cold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it is frost sensitive. In northern India protect it in winter or grow it where temperatures stay comfortably warm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256260919542,"sku":"PLT-MUSSAENDA-B10-YEL","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-mussaenda-mussaenda-lutea-yellow-plant_6f3e2717-dbfa-4dab-83df-c22a6b0664c8.jpg?v=1783922907","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/mussaenda-10-bag-yel","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}