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Melastomamalabathricum subsp. malabathricum

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Melastoma malabathricum subsp. malabathricum by Kell
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Genus
Melastoma (mel-LAS-toh-muh)
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Synonym
Melastoma polyanthum
Melastoma affine
Melastoma adpressum
Melastoma anoplanthum
Melastoma banksii
Sun Exposure

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Foliage
Succulent
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Pink
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Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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