Ochna thomasiana – Mickey mouse plant
This unusual tropical plant is the symbol of luck for the Vietnamese New Year. With correct timing and placement, the red sepals and black seeds can resemble the Disney character Mickey Mouse. Quite a unique plant for a collector.
Description
The Ochna is the symbol of luck for the Vietnamese New Year. It is also known as the Bird’s Eye Bush.
The Ochna thomasiana flowers are yellow. After it flowers, it produces bright red sepals and some seeds. The seeds start with a green color and turn black. Sometimes when the seeds fall, it resembles the Disney character “Mickey Mouse.”
O. thomasiana blooms sporadically throughout the year while the O. serrulata blooms just once a year. O. Serrulata has narrow serrated leaves while O. Thomasiana has much wider leaves. It appears that O. serrulata is more cold resistant than O. thomasiana.
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FAMILY : Ochnaceae
ORIGIN : South East Africa
MATURE SIZE : 6′ – 8′
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS : full to partial sun
WATER REQUIREMENTS : average
MIN. TEMP. : low 30’s for short periods of time
FLOWER : yellow, intermittent
Additional information
| Weight | 1.5 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 6 × 6 × 36 in |
