Christina Plant

The Christina Plant (Syzygium campanulatum), also known as Red Leaf Christina or Red Shooting Star Plant, is a vibrant ornamental shrub widely used for hedges, borders, landscaping, and garden decoration. Its new leaves emerge in bright red, then slowly turn orange, bronze, and finally deep green—creating a beautiful multi-color effect throughout the year.

This plant is extremely hardy, fast-growing, and thrives in the Indian climate. It performs well in full sun to partial shade and is commonly seen in home gardens, villas, resorts, schools, apartment landscapes, and commercial outdoor spaces. Christina Plant is low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and perfect for shaping into hedges or decorative structures.

Key Features / Specifications

• Type: Outdoor ornamental shrub

• Botanical Name: Syzygium campanulatum

• Leaf Color: Red, orange & green (color-changing foliage)

• Light: Full sun to partial shade

• Watering: Moderate; grows well with regular watering

• Growth Habit: Bushy, upright, fast-growing

• Climate Suitability: Excellent for all Indian climates

• Ideal Use: Hedges, borders, landscape decoration

• Maintenance: Low; responds well to trimming and shaping

• Pot/Size: Supplied in a standard nursery pot

Usage / Applications

• Garden borders and live fences

• Shaping into decorative hedges

• Landscaping for homes, villas & apartments

• Resort and hotel outdoor beautification

• Office exteriors, walkways & entrance gardens

• Large outdoor planters for modern landscaping

Customer FAQs

Does Christina Plant grow fast?
Yes, it is a very fast-growing plant and ideal for hedges.

Does it need sunlight?
It performs best in full sun, where leaf color becomes brighter.

How often should I trim it?
Trim once every 30–45 days to maintain shape and density.

Can it survive heavy rains and heat?
Yes, it is highly adaptable to all Indian weather conditions.

Is it suitable for beginners?
Absolutely, it is low-maintenance and very easy to grow.