Melastoma

Melastoma malabathricum

Also called · Senduduk

A native shrub with purple flowers. Birds love the fruit.

LightFull sun
WaterWhen the top is dry
WhereGarden, full sun

Care tag · 125

“A tough native. Sun and damp soil are all it needs.”

  1. 01

    Light

    Full sun.
  2. 02

    Water

    When the top of the soil is dry.
  3. 03

    Soil & pot

    Any soil.
  4. 04

    Feeding

    A light feed every 2 months.
  5. 05

    What you'll need

    • Organic potting soil (tanah organik)

    All available here at the nursery.

Something wrong?

  • Leggy

    Prune it after flowering.

  • Yellow leaves

    Too dry or hungry.

Garden, full sun

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