Conostegia xalapensis (Canallito)

Conostegia xalapensis (Canallito) pink flower cluster close up showing many small buds on stem
Conostegia xalapensis (Canallito) pink flower cluster with numerous small buds growing on a thin stem.

Botanical name: Conostegia xalapensis

Common name: Canallito

Family: Melastomataceae

Origin: Central America, Mexico

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Pink flowersFlower color: Pink
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Canallito is a shrub or small tree growing up to 10 metres tall. The edible fruits are gathered from wild tress, whilst the trees are sometimes also semi-cultivated.

Similar plants: Conostegia xalapensis (Canallito)


Conostegia xalapensis (Canallito) pink and dark blue fruit on a close up plant branch
Conostegia xalapensis (Canallito) with round pink buds and dark blue fruit among green serrated leaves.
Conostegia xalapensis (Canallito) green plant with pink flower clusters growing in the wild nature.
Conostegia xalapensis (Canallito) plant growing low to the ground with many pink flower clusters attached.


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