Water
Water moderately when the top inch of soil is dry. Avoid overwatering, especially during dormancy. Reduce watering in winter.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, as this plant prefers slightly drier conditions once established.
Orange bush monkeyflower (Mimulus aurantiacus) is a vibrant shrub native to California and Oregon, prized for its bright orange, tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade, especially in hot climates.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Well-draining, sandy loam to loamy soil
50% intensity
Moderate to Warm
50% intensity
Prefers mild temperatures; protect from extreme heat and frost.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly in spring. Too much can harm the plant.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately when the top inch of soil is dry. Avoid overwatering, especially during dormancy. Reduce watering in winter.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, as this plant prefers slightly drier conditions once established.
Prune lightly after flowering to shape the plant and remove spent blooms. For denser growth, you can pinch back young stems.
Avoid heavy pruning, especially in late fall, as it can stimulate new growth that may be damaged by frost.
Propagate from softwood cuttings taken in spring or semi-hardwood cuttings in summer. Rooting is usually successful in well-draining potting mix with bottom heat.
Seed propagation is also possible but can be slow and less predictable.
Repot young plants annually or every two years in spring as needed. Mature plants generally prefer to be slightly pot-bound and may not require frequent repotting. Use a well-draining potting mix.
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Phrymaceae |
| Genus | Mimulus |
| Species | Mimulus aurantiacus |
Similar in genus Mimulus
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