Melastoma Purple Plant | Melastoma malabathricum | Purple Flowering Native Shrub India
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|---|---|
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| brand | Blueberry Botanicals |
| title | Melastoma Purple Plant | Melastoma malabathricum | Purple Flowering Native Shrub India |
| product_type | Shrubs |
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| price | $240.00 |
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Melastoma Purple Plant — Melastoma malabathricum | Native Purple Flowering ShrubMelastoma Purple (Melastoma malabathricum), known as Indian Rhododendron or Malabar Melastome, is a beautiful Kerala-native flowering shrub that produces large, showy purple-pink flowers with prominent yellow stamens. A fast-growing, wildlife-friendly shrub that thrives in Kerala’s tropical climate and is excellent for naturalising garden edges and slopes.Plant Details Botanical Name: Melastoma malabathricum Common Names: Melastoma, Indian Rhododendron, Malabar Melastome, Senduduk Family: Melastomataceae Plant Type: Evergreen native flowering shrub Height: 1–2.5 metres Flower Colour: Purple-pink with yellow stamens Fruit: Small edible berries — sweet, stains mouth purple Flowering Season: Year-round; peak monsoon to post-monsoon Growing Conditions Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade Watering: Moderate; tolerates wet conditions Soil: Tolerates poor, acidic, and laterite soils — very adaptable Fertilizer: Minimal — thrives in poor soils; light NPK once or twice a year Container Suitability: Good in large pots Landscaping Uses: Garden border, slope stabilisation, wildlife garden, naturalised planting Care Guide Extremely low maintenance — thrives with minimal care in Kerala’s climate Attracts butterflies, bees, and birds Berries are edible and sweet — traditionally eaten by children in Kerala Excellent for erosion control on slopes Customer FAQsQ: Is Melastoma a native Kerala plant?A: Yes — Melastoma malabathricum is native to Kerala and the Western Ghats, making it perfectly adapted to local conditions.Q: Are the berries edible?A: Yes — the small berries are sweet and edible, though they stain the mouth and tongue purple (hence the name Melastoma, meaning ‘black mouth’).Q: Does it grow in poor soil?A: Yes — it is one of the most adaptable shrubs, thriving in poor, acidic, and laterite soils where other plants struggle.✓ Nursery Fresh ✓ Healthy Dispatch ✓ Secure Packaging ✓ Expert Support ✓ WhatsApp AssistanceShipping: ₹80/kg within Kerala. Outside Kerala: no refund/replacement for transit damage. Continuous opening video required for Kerala claims.Images are representative. Minor natural variation in size, colour, and growth stage is expected and not a defect.
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