Miconia Tschudyoides

Miconia Tschudyoides Care

Miconia Tschudyoides

What is the plant

Miconia is a genus of flowering plants in the glory bush family, Melastomataceae, native to warm temperate to tropical regions of the Americas. The species are mostly shrubs and small to medium-sized trees up to 15 m tall. The generic name honours Catalan physician and botanist Francesc Micó. Some species are known by the common name johnnyberry. Many species are threatened by habitat destruction in their native range, and some are feared to be on the brink of extinction.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

10°C - 7°C

Hardiness zone

11 - 13

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
The soil must be constantly moist in summer, it should be watered every 3-4 days. However, one should beware of overflow. To water with warm water. In winter, between watering the soil should dry a little.
Fertilizer
During the growing season, every 15 days, liquid fertilizer in a half dose.
Sunlight
Bright light. The south and east windows are suitable. Requires at least 3 hours of direct sunlight. In very bright sun, it should be slightly shaded.

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Soil
The soil must be breathable. Sand or perlite with peat should be added if it is too dense. To a mixture of homemade should be taken: 1 part of humus, 1 part of coarse sand or perlite and 2 parts of peat or humus (leaf earth) can be added sphagnum.
Temperature
In the summer: it is better to keep the temperature around 69,8 ° F, in winter – + 53,6 ° F.
Container
Always use a pot with an opening and drainage.