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Tibouchina lepidota

Gloriosa Bush

A tropical shrub renowned for vibrant purple flowers and textured hairy leaves. Native to Brazilian forests, it thrives in warmth with regular watering and bright light.

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Merchant	Pot Size	Availability	Price
	3-4 in	In Stock	$33.99	Buy

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Plant Details

Common Name	Gloriosa Bush
Family	Melastomataceae
Genus	Tibouchina
Species	Lepidota
Origin	Brazil
Blooming	Spring to Autumn, sporadic indoors
Leaf Color	Dark green with hairy texture
Sunlight	Half-shade / Sun
Category	Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly	close No

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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Acidic, well-draining mix of peat, perlite and compost

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growing season. High humidity essential; mist regularly to prevent leaf drop.

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun for blooms; indoors requires bright indirect light. Reduce exposure in peak summer heat.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks from Spring to Autumn. Stop feeding in winter dormancy.

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove leggy growth. Pinch tips to encourage bushiness.

Pest Control Scale Insect Spider Mite Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 7 months

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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months

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Growing Parameters

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Temperature

50° – 86°

Fahrenheit

Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth

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Humidity

40% – 85%

% relative

Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in

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Light (LUX)

1000 – 20000

Lux

Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface

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Light (PAR)

1500 – 3400

mmol/m²/s

Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity

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Soil Moisture

20% – 70%

% volumetric

Water content in the growing medium

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Soil EC

300 – 1200

mS/cm

Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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