Pleroma heteromallum (Glory bush) - Image 12

Botanical names: Pleroma heteromallum, Tibouchina multiflora, Tibouchina grandifolia, Tibouchina heteromalla

Common names: Glory bush, Quaresmeira

Family: Melastomataceae

Origin: Brazil

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeShadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryBlue, lavender, purple flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSeaside, salt tolerant plant
Pleroma heteromallum (Glory bush) lime green leaves close up showing fuzzy texture and veins
Pleroma heteromallum (Glory bush) with soft lime green leaves spreading from the center point.


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Tibouchina multiflora (grandifolia), Glory bush, Quaresmeira

Glory bush, Quaresmeira. Large shrub or small tree with branching habit and huge velvet fuzzy leaves up to 10" in diameter, nice to touch, tend to turn orange/red at the lower part of the trunk. Spikes of purple flowers. A striking plant! Can be grown in both sun or shade. In shade the leaves grow up to 1 ft in diameter.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster

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6-10"/1-3 gal or larger pot
In stock
$39.95