Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Melastomataceae

Genus:

Bertolonia

Species:

Bertolonia hirsutissima

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

pink, white

Ground Cover:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Seeds are tiny and require high humidity and warmth for germination; typically propagated by division or leaf cuttings.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI