Melastomataceae
Miconia
Miconia calvescens
Also known as Velvet tree, Purple plague, Miconia shrub, Miconia arborea
Tropical Plants · Native Plants · Tropical · Invasive · Shrub · Large-Leaves · Ornamental · Humid · Frost-Tender · Melastomataceae · Biodiversity-Threat
Miconia is a fast-growing tropical shrub or small tree best suited to warm, humid outdoor environments in frost-free climates. It prefers partial shade and consistent moisture, with large ornamental leaves making it visually striking. Note that this species is considered highly invasive in many Pacific island ecosystems and may be restricted or banned in certain regions.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 3 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply until soil is evenly moist, allowing slight drying between waterings · Every 5-7 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Cycle
- Perennial
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Spacing
- 120 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Flowers
- No
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Hawaii, Honduras, Jamaica, Marquesas, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest
- Attracts
- Birds
Sources: trefle
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