Melastomataceae sp Ecuador

Melastomataceae sp Ecuador

Melastomataceae sp Ecuador is a miniature climbing species from Ecuador.

Melastomataceae is a family of dicotyledonous flowering plants predominantly found in tropical regions, with about two-thirds of its genera originating from the New World tropics. The family consists of approximately 175 genera and around 5,115 known species. Members of this family, known as melastomes, can take the form of annual or perennial herbs, shrubs, or small trees.

• Light: prefer bright, indirect light if grown indoors and partial shade outside
• Temperature: a minimum of  20°C in the growing season
• Watering: keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Fertilizing: feed every 2 weeks from early spring through summer with a balanced water-soluble fertilizer
• Humidity: above 60%
• Soil: use well-draining soil with high organic content
• Water: normal to moist water range
• Propagation: stem cuttings

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