Is Red Flag Bush safe for pets?

Yes, Red Flag Bush (Mussaenda Erythrophylla) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Red Flag Bush easy to care for?

Red Flag Bush has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Red Flag Bush grow indoors?

Red Flag Bush is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Red Flag Bush (Mussaenda Erythrophylla) is a perennial shrub in the Rubiaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Mussaenda erythrophylla is a popular ornamental tropical shrub known for its vibrant red bracts and attractive flowers.

Last updated: February 2026

Red Flag Bush

Mussaenda Erythrophylla

Mussaenda erythrophylla is a popular ornamental tropical shrub known for its vibrant red bracts and attractive flowers.

Quick Facts

Type

shrub

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

9-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:specimen, ornamental, pollinator attractor

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Red Flag Bush

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Dec

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Rubiaceae

Genus:Mussaenda