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Malpighia coccigera

 
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Family: Malpighiaceae
Genus: Malpighia (mal-PEE-gee-uh) (Info)
Species: coccigera

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Category:
Groundcovers

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Pink

Bloom Time:
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage:
Grown for foliage

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
From woody stem cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By serpentine layering

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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No positives
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral MotherNature4 On Aug 27, 2004, MotherNature4 from Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) wrote:

This is a very attractive plant, but it isn't a holly (Ilex) at all. It is very tender and must be protected from the cold in central Florida. It prefers a fertile soil and light shade.

Neutral smiln32 On Aug 26, 2004, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) wrote:

A low growing small holly like plant with shiny toothed leaves and sporadic pinkish/white flowers throughout the year. This plant makes a beautiful bonsai and a good houseplant.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Bartow, Florida
Vero Beach, Florida



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