Plants in family melastomataceae
Medinilla myriantha
Medinilla myriantha is an evergreen shrub known for its colorful blooms and low maintenance requirements. It thrives in direct light and high humidity, making it a suitable choice for indoor environments. Seasonal fertilization is recommended to maintain its vibrant appearance.
Pleroma granulosum
Pleroma granulosum 'Gibraltar' is a small plant with square woody stems and green leaves edged in creamy white. It produces brilliant purple flowers in late fall and is ideal for summer container specimens in cold climates. This plant can reach 18 inches tall and wide, adding vibrant color to gardens.
Monolena primuliflora
Monolena primuliflora is a tropical epiphyte native to Ecuador and Peru, known for its large green leaves with red highlights and red flower spikes. It forms a caudex at the base and prefers bright light with moist soil.
Rhexia virginica
Rhexia virginica, also known as Virginia Meadow Beauty, is a US native plant found from Canada to Florida. It is a dwarf, hardy version of tibouchina, producing violet flowers from early August until frost. This perennial herb thrives in moist, often acidic soils and forms large patches up to 3 feet wide in three years. It is adaptable to high pH soils and non-bog garden sites, making it a versatile addition to gardens.
Sonerila pulchella
This plant from Malaysia features purple trichomes and requires very high humidity, making it necessary to grow in a terrarium.
Bertolonia carmoi
Bertolonia carmoi, native to Brazil, is known for its green to maroon leaves with bright green central venation and fuzzy texture. It requires high humidity and is suitable for terrariums or greenhouses, making it a unique addition to indoor plant collections.
Triolena pustulata
Triolena pustulata is an ornamental plant endemic to Ecuador, known for its distinctive foliage with pustules and bright green leaves with dark green mid-leaf. It requires high humidity and must be grown in a terrarium, making it a unique choice for plant collectors. Its striking appearance and specific growing conditions make it a fascinating addition to specialized plant collections.
Triolena pileoides
Triolena pileoides is a small species from Ecuador that grows upright with small, compound, dark leaves. Thriving as an epiphyte, it requires high humidity and is best grown in a terrarium, making it a unique choice for plant enthusiasts.
Triolena obliqua
Triolena obliqua is a small plant native to Peru and Panama, known for its upright growth and serrated leaves. It thrives as an epiphyte in high humidity environments, making it suitable for terrariums. This plant is appreciated for its adaptability and unique foliage.
Medinilla 'Gregori Hambali'
Medinilla 'Gregori Hambali' is a tropical plant known for its bright pink flowers that grow along the stem or trunk. It thrives in bright, indirect light and is drought-tolerant between waterings. The plant produces cystoliths and requires minimal maintenance, making it a suitable choice for indoor gardening. Its vibrant blooms and unique growth habit add a touch of the exotic to any plant collection.
Phyllagathis prostrata
Phyllagathis prostrata is a melastome native to Vietnam, known for its stunning bullate leaves that are bright green. It adapts well to vivarium life, preferring moist conditions and high light. This plant is somewhat easy to propagate, adding a unique touch to plant collections.
Calvoa orientalis
Calvoa orientalis is a unique plant native to central and west Africa, known for its green leaves adorned with bright pink to white spots. It can grow into a small shrub-like bush and thrives in high humidity environments, making it an interesting choice for tropical gardens.
Pleroma urvilleanum
Pleroma urvilleanum is a 2-foot tall plant with woody stems and velvety green leaves bordered in cream. It produces 2-inch wide, dark purple flowers in late summer, adding a splash of color to gardens. This plant is marginally hardy north of Zone 8 and thrives in full sun to part sun. Pleroma urvilleanum is a striking addition to any garden, offering unique foliage and vibrant blooms that attract attention.