General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 6 to 12 feet
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Other: Very showy white bracts containing small yellowish-orange blooms.
Flower Color: Yellow
Other: Yellow to yellowish-orange
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Street Tree
Uses: Flowering Tree
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • White Mussaenda
  • Virgin Tree
  • Buddah's Lamp
  • Tropical Dogwood
Also sold as:
  • Aurorae
  • Dona Aurora

Photo Gallery
Location: Denver Botanical Garden
Date: 2021-07-07

Date: 2016-09-29
Location: Southwest Florida
Date: summer 2009
gorgeous, but very tender plant
Location: Denver Botanical Garden
Date: 2021-07-07
Location: sarasota florida
Date: 2020-05-18
close up of flower in center
Location: Denver Botanical Garden
Date: 2021-07-07
Location: Denver Botanical Garden
Date: 2021-07-07
Location: Denver Botanical Garden
Date: 2021-07-07
Location: Denver Botanical Garden
Date: 2021-07-07

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