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Musssaenda glabra, White Wing/Dwarf Mussaenda,
White leaves on end of shoot indicates the position where flowers will occur
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White leaves on end of shoot indicates the position where flowers will occur
Close-up image of inflorescences
Typical specimen in flower
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Scientific Name:
Musssaenda glabra, White Wing
Common Name:
Dwarf Mussaenda,
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
10, 11
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Spread:
3 -5 feet
Bloom time:
Spring, Summer
Flower color:
White, Yellow
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun, Morning sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
This is a tropical plant that is a relative of the coffee bean plant and produces interesting flowers. Before a plant comes into bloom there are white leaves that appear on the tips of the shoots where flowers will occur. Then the white leaves fall off. The pale creamy-yellow star-shaped flowers occur during the warm months of the year. This is an excellent container plant, but must be protected from freezing temperatures. Provide sunlight to partial shade and a well drained soil. Flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds.