{"product_id":"melastoma-purple-plant","title":"Melastoma Purple Plant | Melastoma malabathricum | Purple Flowering Native Shrub India","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMelastoma Purple Plant — Melastoma malabathricum | Native Purple Flowering Shrub\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMelastoma Purple\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eMelastoma malabathricum\u003c\/em\u003e), known as Indian Rhododendron or Malabar Melastome, is a beautiful Kerala-native flowering shrub that produces large, showy purple-pink flowers with prominent yellow stamens. A fast-growing, wildlife-friendly shrub that thrives in Kerala’s tropical climate and is excellent for naturalising garden edges and slopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Melastoma malabathricum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Melastoma, Indian Rhododendron, Malabar Melastome, Senduduk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Melastomataceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen native flowering shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2.5 metres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple-pink with yellow stamens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small edible berries — sweet, stains mouth purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Year-round; peak monsoon to post-monsoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; tolerates wet conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerates poor, acidic, and laterite soils — very adaptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal — thrives in poor soils; light NPK once or twice a year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Suitability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good in large pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLandscaping Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden border, slope stabilisation, wildlife garden, naturalised planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely low maintenance — thrives with minimal care in Kerala’s climate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts butterflies, bees, and birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBerries are edible and sweet — traditionally eaten by children in Kerala\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for erosion control on slopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCustomer FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is Melastoma a native Kerala plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes — Melastoma malabathricum is native to Kerala and the Western Ghats, making it perfectly adapted to local conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Are the berries edible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes — the small berries are sweet and edible, though they stain the mouth and tongue purple (hence the name Melastoma, meaning ‘black mouth’).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it grow in poor soil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes — it is one of the most adaptable shrubs, thriving in poor, acidic, and laterite soils where other plants struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Nursery Fresh  ✓ Healthy Dispatch  ✓ Secure Packaging  ✓ Expert Support  ✓ WhatsApp Assistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShipping: ₹80\/kg within Kerala. Outside Kerala: no refund\/replacement for transit damage. Continuous opening video required for Kerala claims.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eImages are representative. Minor natural variation in size, colour, and growth stage is expected and not a defect.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blueberry Botanicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49967349924090,"sku":"BB-PLT-MEP-001","price":240.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/4537\/4202\/files\/melastoma-purple-plant-melastoma-malabathricum-purple-flowering-native-shrub-india.png?v=1785605423","url":"https:\/\/www.blueberrybotanicals.in\/kn\/products\/melastoma-purple-plant","provider":"Blueberry Botanicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}