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Melastoma affine

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Melastoma affine Blue Tongue, Native Lassiandra,

Native: Foliage Type:

Yes Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Shrubs Shrub Like

Description:

Medium evergreen native tropical shrub with dark green leathery foliage and mauve flowers during Spring and Summer followed by sweet flavoured bluish-black berries. Grows approx. 1-3m tall x 1-2m wide.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

1-2m 1-2m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Borders / Shrubbery, Bush Tucker, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Native Garden, Under Trees

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Melastomataceae Australia

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Purple

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Spring, Summer

Fruit: Yes

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Low

Frost: Tender

Wind: Low

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