Pleroma heteromallum
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Pleroma heteromallum

Silverleafed Princess Flower · Big Leaf Princess Flower · Tibouchina

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: partial_sun Toxicity: low
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 10–12
Click count
67
Observations
593

Description

Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Pleroma heteromallum, synonyms including Tibouchina grandifolia and Tibouchina heteromalla, known by the common name silverleafed princess flower in English, is a species of evergreen flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to French Guiana, Bolivia and Brazil.

Care Guide

💧 Water

The Silverleafed Princess Flower thrives in high humidity and consistent moisture. To prevent both drought stress and waterlogging, it should be watered every two weeks. This evergreen plant is often grown indoors for its attractive foliage, making proper watering during the growing season essential for keeping its leaves vibrant and maintaining overall health.

☀️ Light Partial sun

The silverleafed princess flower originates from habitats like forest understories and rocky areas where natural shade is present. It favors partial sun but can adjust to either full sun or full shade, reflecting its hardy and adaptable nature.

Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

silverleafed princess flower comes from tropical areas, where the climate is generally warm and humid. As a result, it is adapted to high temperatures and humidity. It does not tolerate sudden temperature changes and prefers a stable temperature environment, so it is important to avoid temperature fluctuations indoors. It generally cannot withstand cold and requires higher temperatures to grow. If the surrounding temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

The best time to fertilize a silverleafed princess flower is in early spring as it breaks dormancy. This encourages overall growth and supports flower development. Fertilization improves foliage, stems, and branches, and encourages large, vibrant, long-lasting blooms. It also helps transport nutrients from the roots to the flowers and enhances the plant's health and resistance to disease.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Pleroma
Family
Melastomataceae
Hardiness Zone
10-12
Mature Height
1.22 m to 1.83 m
Mature Spread
40 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Semi-evergreen
Flower Color
Purple
Flower Size
5.08 cm to 6.35 cm
Bloom Time
Summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Fall
Native Area
Brazil, Bolivia

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Common Names (3)

en Silverleafed Princess Flower
en Big Leaf Princess Flower
en Tibouchina