Melastoma is a genus of flowering plants in the family Melastomataceae.
Melastoma plant Key facts:-
Name: Melastoma
Common names:- Malabar Melastome, Indian Rhododendron, Singapore Rhododendron, Planter's Rhododendron and Senduduk.
Type: Flowering shrub, height reach up to 3 meters
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Temperature: 26-30 °C
Region and climate: Tropical and subtropical climate
Water : Regular
Sunlight: Plenty
Flowers: Yellow with 5-6 petals
Blooming season: February to June
Potting mix:
40% Garden soil
30% Sand
20% organic fertiliser like compost/ dry cow dung/dry goat dung
10% born meal
Fertilization:
Feed your plant every month with a organic fertilizers like compost, dry cow dung, dry goat dung, fish emulsion, leaf molds, vegetable waste etc. Fertilizers from organic matter not only supply essential nutrients to flowers or fruits, but they also improve soil tilth.
Use DAP or NPK Fertilizers to promote blooming flowers and fruit formation.
