Blakea sp. (Blakea)

Blakea sp. (Blakea) with green leaves and small red fruit on a potted plant.
Blakea sp. (Blakea) with green leaves and small red fruit in a clay container.

Botanical name: Blakea sp.

Common name: Blakea

Family: Melastomataceae

Origin: Central America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Semi-shadeSun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white; red, crimson, vinous
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

Similar plants: Blakea sp. (Blakea)


Image gallery: 9 images
Blakea sp. (Blakea) with magenta flower and yellow stamens in a close up view
Blakea sp. (Blakea) with vibrant magenta petals and curved yellow stamens growing on thin branches
Blakea sp. (Blakea) pink flower buds close up on branches with green leaves
Blakea sp. (Blakea) with small pink flower buds on stems near broad green leaves.
Blakea sp. (Blakea) with magenta flower clusters and large green leaves in close up.
Blakea sp. (Blakea) stem holding small magenta flowers amidst broad green foliage on the plant.
Blakea sp. (Blakea) white flower close up with green buds on woody brown stem
Blakea sp. (Blakea) white flower with yellow center near round green unopened buds on stem
Blakea sp. (Blakea) green leaves close up on round foliage in terracotta clay pot
Blakea sp. (Blakea) with round green leaves covered in water drops in a clay pot
Blakea sp. (Blakea) with light pink flower and textured green leaves in close up
Blakea sp. (Blakea) showing a soft pink flower alongside textured green foliage on a branch.
Blakea sp. (Blakea) green leaves close up with parallel veins and small pale flower buds
Blakea sp. (Blakea) with an oval green leaf showing prominent veins and several small buds
Blakea sp. (Blakea) green plant with white flower among long thin drooping grass blades
Blakea sp. (Blakea) with thick oval green leaves and small white flower near water edge.
Blakea sp. (Blakea) with pink flower and dark green leaves on a plant close up
Blakea sp. (Blakea) with a delicate pink flower and thick, textured dark green oval leaves.


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