Mickey Mouse, Ochna Serrulata – Plant

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SKU: N/A Categories: Flowering, New Arrivals, Outdoor Plant Tags: Carnival Bush Plant, Decorative Hedge Plants, Evergreen Ornamental Shrub, Mickey Mouse Plant, Ochna serrulata

Watering Schedule

Avoid overwatering, as waterlogging can damage the roots.

Sunlight Needs

At least 4–6 hours of direct sunlight daily ensures healthy blooms and fruiting.

Soil Condition

Prefers well-drained, fertile, loamy soil.

Gardening Experience Level

If you are a new gardener this is a great choice for you. The plant will thrive in your journey to learn gardening with trials and errors.

Description

Mickey Mouse, Ochna Serrulata – Plant

The Mickey Mouse Plant (Ochna serrulata) is a beautiful evergreen shrub admired for its glossy leaves, yellow spring flowers, and striking black berries set against bright red sepals that resemble the face of Mickey Mouse. Native to Southern Africa, this ornamental plant is widely cultivated for its unique appearance and landscape value. Best suited for outdoor gardens, it thrives in well-drained soil with plenty of sunlight. Its speciality lies in its long blooming season and unusual fruiting display, making it a favorite among plant lovers. Perfect for home gardens, parks, and decorative hedges, the Mickey Mouse Plant adds year-round beauty and charm to any green space.

Features of Mickey Mouse Plant

Botanical Name: Ochna serrulata.
Common Name: Mickey Mouse Plant, Carnival Bush.
Type: Evergreen ornamental shrub.
Origin: Native to Southern Africa.
Height: Grows up to 3–6 feet tall.
Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves with serrated edges.
Flowers: Bright yellow blossoms in spring and early summer.
Fruits: Unique black berries set on red sepals, resembling Mickey Mouse’s face.
Sunlight: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil.
Speciality: Long blooming, attractive ornamental value, perfect for hedges, gardens, and decorative landscaping.

Plantation

Select a sunny to partially shaded spot with well-drained soil.
Dig a 1–1.5 ft pit and enrich it with compost.
Plant the sapling, cover with soil, and water well.
Keep 3–4 ft spacing if planting as a hedge or border.

Growing Tips

Thrives in tropical and subtropical climates.
Best grown in outdoor gardens, parks, and decorative boundaries.
Can be shaped into a compact hedge or ornamental bush.
Offers vibrant seasonal flowers and eye-catching fruits.

Care Tips

Watering: Keep soil moist but avoid waterlogging.
Sunlight: Needs full sun to partial shade.
Pruning: Trim lightly after flowering to maintain shape.
Fertilizer: Apply organic compost or balanced fertilizer twice a year.
Special Note: Hardy, low-maintenance shrub with long-lasting ornamental appeal.