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Mussaenda philippica
Mussaenda Philippica
Showy leaf-like sepals surround tiny flowers on this tropical shrub. Choose the existing pink, white or red option for a warm, bright outdoor position.
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Optional extra
Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer for Home Gardening 250ml/1.45L
Feed during active growth, diluted according to the bottle label.
Plant characteristics & growing tips
Mussaenda Philippica · Mussaenda philippica
Plant characteristics
- Light
- Sun to bright partial shade
- Display
- Enlarged colourful sepals
- Flowers
- Small flowers among the sepals
- Habit
- Tropical shrub
- Water
- Moist soil with drainage
- Growth
- Needs room for leafy branches
Hong Kong growing tips
- Hot afternoons
- Watch soft leaves near reflective walls
- Dry wind
- Avoid a constantly wind-blasted corner
- Rain damage
- Remove deteriorating wet sepals
- Colour options
- Match the chosen colour in the selector
- Root moisture
- Check before a dry root ball becomes severe
- Winter growth
- Reduce feed when growth slows
References
Planting & styling guide
Settling in & repotting
- Settle in a warm, bright position sheltered from harsh drying wind.
- Keep the root ball together when repotting into airy, draining soil.
- Allow space around the soft foliage and colourful display.
Care in Hong Kong
- MoistureMaintain even moisture without a water-filled saucer.
- DisplayRemove spent clusters without stripping healthy leaves.
- ShapeLightly shape after a display rather than repeatedly cutting every new tip.
Plants to pair with it
Arrange in separate pots so light, water and space can be managed for each plant.
Sampaguita Jasmine
Fragrant flowers near a sitting area; keep its pot separate so moisture can be adjusted independently.
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Orange Bougainvillea
A separate sunny colour accent; keep its thorny crown clear of the main plant and walkways.
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Grafted Green Lime Tree
A fruit-tree accent for another sunny spot; leave each crown its own light and watering access.
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Frequently asked questions
Mussaenda Philippica
Are the large coloured parts flowers?
They are enlarged sepals around smaller true flowers.
Can it be watered like a dry-loving bougainvillea?
Do not assume the same routine. Check its leafy shrub and root moisture separately.
Does it always arrive in full colour?
The display changes with the growth cycle and the individual plant.
Why do soft leaves droop in afternoon heat?
Check both root moisture and reflected heat. Do not add water automatically to an already wet pot.
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Is delivery included?
Free-delivery thresholds depend on your area and order total: HK$500+ for Tung Chung / South Lantau, over HK$800 for Discovery Bay, and HK$1,000+ for other areas. Check the delivery fee at checkout.
Will you bring it inside?
With lift access, plants can be placed indoors. For walk-up buildings, standard delivery is to the building entrance. Stair carrying is extra and should be arranged in advance.
Can I collect it from the nursery?
Yes. Pickup is available at 20D Lo Wai Village, Pui O, Monday–Saturday, 10am–5pm. Please make an appointment once your order is ready.