Octamyrtus pleiopetala (Octamyrtus)

Octamyrtus pleiopetala (Octamyrtus) pink flower buds, close up, green leaves around sturdy stems.
Octamyrtus pleiopetala (Octamyrtus) flower buds emerging from thick green leaves on thin woody branches.

Botanical name: Octamyrtus pleiopetala

Common names: Octamyrtus, Kibit

Family: Myrtaceae

Origin: Indonesia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 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


Octamyrtus pleiopetala (Octamyrtus) pink flower bud with large green leaves on a plant branch close up
Octamyrtus pleiopetala (Octamyrtus) with a pink flower bud emerging between large dark green oval leaves.
Octamyrtus pleiopetala (Octamyrtus) plant with deep green leaves and small pink buds on branches.
Octamyrtus pleiopetala (Octamyrtus) branches carry dark green foliage alongside small pink unopened flower buds.
Octamyrtus pleiopetala (Octamyrtus) pink flower close up with yellow stamens and green leaves near insect
Octamyrtus pleiopetala (Octamyrtus) pink tubular flower with yellow stamens and large green leaves on stem
Octamyrtus pleiopetala (Octamyrtus) magenta flower buds on green leaves in a close up photo.
Octamyrtus pleiopetala (Octamyrtus) magenta flower buds emerging from green leaves on a woody stem.


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