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Mickey Mouse Plant (Ochna serrulata)

Ochna serrulata, the Mickey Mouse Plant, is an evergreen shrub with bright yellow flowers and distinctive red calyces resembling Mickey Mouse ears.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Provide afternoon shade in hot climates.

Water

Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Reduce watering in winter.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Ideal range 18-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Every 4-6 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Pot, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

1.5-3 m

Spread

1.5-3 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

2-3 cm

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Synonyms
Diporidium serrulatum Hochst.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMalpighiales
  • familyOchnaceae
  • genusOchna
  • speciesOchna serrulata
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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