[[Image:Serissa.jpg|right|200px|Bonsai version of Serissa]]
A [[sub-tropical]] variegated [[evergreen]] species, generally used in [[bonsai]]s.
Original from [[India]], [[China]] and [[Japan]].
''''The Serissa genus has only one species (Serissa foetida syn. Serissa japonica)''', but comes from a huge family of between 4500 and 5000 species. It is an evergreen shrub to 45 [[cm]] high with oval, deep green, rather thick leaves that have an unpleasant smell if bruised. It is grown for its neat habit, good coverage of branches and long flowering time. It is also valued for its rough, grey trunk which tends to get lighter in colour with age.
The Serissa flowers practically all year round, but particularly from [[spring (season)|spring]] to near [[autumn]] ([[Thanksgiving]] or [[Christmas]]). The flowers are funnel-shaped and mostly white in colour. Cultivars with double flowers or variegated leaves are also available. ‘Pink Snow Rose’ has pale pink flowers and leaves edged off-white. Fertilizing is especially important during Serissa’s long [[blooming]] period.
Serissa is one of the most common [[Bonsai]]. It is not a difficult to maintain Bonsai, but is very fussy. It responds adversely by dropping leaves if over watered, under watered, if its too cold, or too hot or even if just moved to a new location. The plant usually grows back to health when put back to better conditions.
See also [[Rubiaceae]].
==External links==
*http://www.bonsai-bci.com/species/serissa.html
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