Jewel Plant. An attractive foliage plant with oval shaped leaves and paler green veins. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 25cm. Flowers April to September. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Bertolonia maculata
An attractive foliage plant with oval shaped leaves and paler green veins
Additional information
| Generic | Bertolonia |
|---|---|
| Species | maculata |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Jewel Plant |
| Flower Colour | purple |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 10cm |
| Family | Melastomataceae |
| Spread | 25cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Creeping |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 60°F / 15°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Water sparingly in winter, Mist regularly |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Red spider mite |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Dead heading |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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