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Sonerila margaritacea

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A tropical, evergreen perennial to 25cm tall, with 4-angled stems. Glossy, dark green leaves are held on purple-red leaf stalks, and have pearlescent white spots on the upper surface, and purple veins beneath. From summer to autumn it produces purple-pink, 3-petalled flowers in clusters at the shoot tips

Scientific classification

Species: Sonerila margaritacea (Sonerila margaritacea)
Genus: Sonerila
Family: Melastomataceae

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Toxicity: Houseplants
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

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Distribution of Sonerila margaritacea

Distribution map

Burma to Indonesia

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Sonerila margaritacea

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Sonerila margaritacea care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Pinch out shoots regularly to maintain bushiness

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings with bottom heat in summer

Growing

Under glass, grow in shallow pans of standard houseplant compost with added fine-grade, granulated bark, in bright filtered light. Maintain steady temperatures and high humidity to prevent leaf drop. When in growth, water moderately and apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Keep just moist in winter

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