Formosan Mussaenda (Mussaenda Formosanum) 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. It can be grown indoors.
Mussaenda formosanum is a tropical shrub known for its vibrant bracts and attractive foliage, native to Taiwan and parts of East Asia.
Formosan Mussaenda
Mussaenda Formosanum
Mussaenda formosanum is a tropical shrub known for its vibrant bracts and attractive foliage, native to Taiwan and parts of East Asia.
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