{"product_id":"seetha-mudi-plant-mussaenda-tropical-flowering-shrub","title":"Seetha Mudi Plant | Mussaenda | Tropical Ornamental Flowering Shrub","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSeetha Mudi Plant – Mussaenda (Tropical Ornamental Shrub)\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA cascade of colour that transforms any garden into a tropical paradise.\u003c\/strong\u003e Seetha Mudi, known botanically as Mussaenda, is one of Kerala's most beloved ornamental shrubs — celebrated for its spectacular colourful bracts (modified leaves) that surround small yellow flowers, creating a dramatic, long-lasting floral display. A statement plant for gardens, terraces, and landscaping projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Seetha Mudi?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpectacular colourful bracts — long-lasting ornamental display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlooms prolifically through the warm months in tropical climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-growing and vigorous — quickly creates a lush garden feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for landscaping, borders, and large terrace containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts butterflies and pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA classic Kerala garden favourite with high ornamental value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMussaenda spp.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeetha Mudi, Mussaenda, Ashanti Blood, Buddha's Lamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRubiaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen tropical flowering shrub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpright, bushy, vigorous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–3 metres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBract Colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite, pink, red, or yellow (variety dependent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlower Colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall yellow flowers within colourful bracts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFragrance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMild\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade (4–6 hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate — keep soil evenly moist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSoil\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-draining, fertile, slightly acidic potting mix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced NPK monthly; bloom booster during flowering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eContainer Suitable\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — 14–18 inch pot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLandscaping Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarden borders, specimen shrub, landscape feature, large terrace pots, butterfly gardens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHSN Code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e06029090\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBB-OFP-STM-011\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndia (Kerala)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in full sun to partial shade. At least 4–6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best bract colour and density. Morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal in peak summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil evenly moist. Water every 2–3 days in summer. Reduce during monsoon. Avoid waterlogging — ensure good pot drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a well-draining, fertile potting mix enriched with compost. Slightly acidic pH (5.5–6.5) promotes best growth and bract colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply balanced NPK (10-10-10) monthly. Switch to a bloom booster (high phosphorus) during the flowering phase to intensify bract colour and density.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune hard after each flowering flush to encourage fresh growth and more bracts. Annual hard pruning in late winter keeps the plant bushy and productive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePest \u0026amp; Disease Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenerally hardy. Watch for aphids and mealybugs on new growth — treat with neem oil spray. Ensure good air circulation to prevent powdery mildew during humid monsoon months. Root rot can occur in waterlogged soil — always use well-draining mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLandscaping Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeetha Mudi is a premier landscape shrub for Kerala gardens. Use it as a specimen plant, colourful border anchor, or informal hedge. Mass plantings create a spectacular tropical colour display. Pairs beautifully with Ixora, Allamanda, and Bougainvillea for a vibrant tropical garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Packaging\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDispatched as a healthy nursery-grown sapling in a secure grow bag. Packed with moisture-retaining media and protective cushioning for safe transit. Ships PAN India.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKerala orders:\u003c\/strong\u003e ₹80 per kg. Most plants weigh approximately 1 kg packed. Actual shipping charged by packed weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutside Kerala:\u003c\/strong\u003e No refund, replacement or compensation for courier damage, transit stress, delays or plant condition on arrival. Returned shipments due to unavailable customer, incorrect address, refusal, locked premises or courier non-response are non-refundable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTrust \u0026amp; Commercial\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Nursery Fresh Plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Healthy Plant Dispatch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Secure Packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Expert Growing Support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ WhatsApp Assistance Available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Bulk Orders Welcome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Landscaping Projects Supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Wholesale Supply Available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Export Enquiries Welcome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Contract Growing Available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Private Labelling Available Subject to MOQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Commercial Quotations Available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLegal Disclaimer\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlants are living products and natural variation is expected. Images are representative only. Minor leaf loss, branch damage, transplant shock, colour variation, flowering variation and growth differences are not defects. The buyer\/importer is solely responsible for all import permits, quarantine approvals, phytosanitary compliance, customs clearance, duties, taxes and destination-country regulations. Blueberry Botanicals may assist in obtaining export and phytosanitary documents at additional cost where available but does not guarantee customs clearance or import approval. No liability is accepted for customs rejection, seizure, delays, quarantine actions, courier damage, weather damage, plant stress, transit losses or regulatory restrictions. Maximum liability shall never exceed the original purchase value paid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eDoes Seetha Mudi grow well in Kerala?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes — Mussaenda is perfectly suited to Kerala's warm, humid tropical climate and is a traditional favourite in Kerala gardens and landscapes.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhat colour are the bracts?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eBract colour varies by variety — commonly white, pink, red, or yellow. The dispatched plant will be a healthy nursery-grown specimen of the available variety.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCan I grow Seetha Mudi in a pot?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes — use a 14–18 inch pot with good drainage. It grows well in large containers on spacious terraces and in garden beds.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eHow fast does Seetha Mudi grow?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eIt is a fast grower in tropical conditions. With regular watering and fertilization, it establishes quickly and begins producing colourful bracts within a few months.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eDoes it attract butterflies?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes — Mussaenda attracts butterflies and pollinators. Its flowers are a nectar source for butterflies and bees.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhat is the HSN code for Seetha Mudi plant?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eHSN code 06029090 — Other live plants, cuttings and slips.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRegulatory Compliance – Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis product complies with:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) Order, 2003\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForeign Trade (Development \u0026amp; Regulation) Act, 1992\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExport Inspection Council (EIC) of India Guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsumer Protection Act, 2019 (India)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCITES Regulations (where applicable for protected species)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhytosanitary Certificate requirements as per destination country norms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgricultural \u0026amp; Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) Guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Blueberry Botanicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49716469629178,"sku":"BB-OFP-STM-011","price":240.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/4537\/4202\/files\/seetha-mudi-plant-mussaenda-tropical-ornamental-flowering-shrub.webp?v=1784313729","url":"https:\/\/www.blueberrybotanicals.in\/kn\/products\/seetha-mudi-plant-mussaenda-tropical-flowering-shrub","provider":"Blueberry Botanicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}