Mussaenda pubescens
Also known as
Mussaenda acutiflora, Mussaenda bodinieri, Mussaenda pubescens alba, Mussaenda pubescens clematidiflora and Mussaenda pubescens pubescens
Taxonomy
Mussaenda pubescens
Mussaenda
Rubiaceae
Gentianales
How to care for Mussaenda pubescens
How often to water your Mussaenda pubescens
Mussaenda pubescens needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for None in your home
Mussaenda pubescens love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Mussaenda pubescens does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Mussaenda pubescens
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Mussaenda pubescens after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Mussaenda pubescens
Mussaenda pubescens
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.