Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Melastomataceae

Genus:

Calvoa

Species:

Calvoa orientalis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, small insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes