Pleroma Species, Glory Bush
Pleromafoveolatum

Family: Melastomataceae Genus: Pleroma Species: foveolatum (foh-vee-oh-LAY-tum)

Synonym:Tibouchina organensis

Synonym:Tibouchina organensis var. silvestris

Category

Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Succulent

Foliage Color

Blue-Green

Height

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Lavender

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings

Seed Collecting

Unknown