{"product_id":"melastoma-purple-plant-30cm","title":"Melastoma Purple Plant 30cm | Melastoma malabathricum | Purple Flowering Tropical Shrub | Indoor\/Outdoor","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMelastoma Purple Plant – Melastoma malabathricum | Native Kerala Purple Flowering Shrub\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMelastoma Purple (Melastoma malabathricum)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautiful native Kerala flowering shrub known for its large, vivid purple blooms and striking dark berries. A hardy, fast-growing plant that thrives in Kerala’s tropical climate, it is a top choice for butterfly gardens, naturalistic landscapes, and low-maintenance garden borders. Its flowers attract bees, butterflies, and birds, making it an ecologically valuable addition to any garden.\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, Kaadu Honne (Kannada), Naaval (Tamil)\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 tropical flowering shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, bushy, fast-growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vivid purple-pink, large 5-petalled blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 metres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Near year-round in Kerala\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 (minimum 4–6 hours)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; tolerates both dry and moist conditions once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable; prefers slightly acidic, well-draining soil (pH 4.5–6.0)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal; balanced NPK every 2–3 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Suitability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good in large pots (14–18 inch) for terrace use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely low-maintenance once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerates poor soils and occasional drought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the best native plants for Kerala wildlife gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePest \u0026amp; Disease Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Pests:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally pest-resistant; occasional aphids — treat with neem oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Issues:\u003c\/strong\u003e Overwatering in heavy clay soils; ensure drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLandscaping Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButterfly and wildlife garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturalistic and native plant garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarden border and background shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlope stabilisation and erosion control planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformal hedge or screen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCustomer FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Melastoma a native Kerala plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes, Melastoma malabathricum is native to Kerala and the Western Ghats, making it perfectly adapted to local conditions.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it attract butterflies?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes, it is an excellent butterfly and bee attractant, and the berries attract birds too.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does Melastoma grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eIt is a fast grower, typically adding 50–80 cm per year under good conditions.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it different from Yellow Melastoma?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes, the Purple variety has vivid purple-pink flowers, while the Yellow variety has golden-yellow blooms. Both are equally ornamental.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Packaging\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked securely with coir peat. Nursery-fresh dispatch. Within Kerala: ₹80\/kg. Outside Kerala: no refund or replacement for transit damage or plant condition on arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLegal Disclaimer\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlants are living products. Natural variation, minor leaf loss, and transplant shock are not defects. 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