Man Tian Xin Malpighia coccigera 刺葉黃褥花

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Product Code: PLANT-SO00025/SO00114

Fact Sheet and Plant Guide

Scientific Name: 

Malpighia coccigera L.

Common Name:

Man Tian Xin 刺葉黃褥花, Singapore holly

Description:

Malpighia coccigera, commonly called miniature holly or Singapore holly, is a small low-growing, evergreen shrub that widely cultivated as an ornamental in tropical and subtropical gardens.

The plant has compact, prickly, holly-like leaves and can be grown as a dwarf hedge.

It is very tolerant of trimming.

It has small shiny-green leaves that have spiny-toothed edges, produce sporadic white flowers throughout the year.

Whole plant especially roots of Malpighia are boiled/ decocted for at least 3 hours for general detoxification and remove toxins from liver.

Pot dimensions:  

Pot 17.0 – Ø17cm x H14cm

Pot No.4  - Ø26cm x H22cm

Overall Plant Height:

20-30cm (approx.) Included grower pot

Light:

Full sun and partial sun

Water:

Check regularly and water as needed. Always keep the soil moist.

Water thoroughly when the soil turns slightly dry to touch.

Never let the soil dry out completely.

Fertilizer:

Feed with organic fertilizer at least once a month.

Trimming:

Gently trim away dry, brown, or yellowish leaves by using a pair of secateurs.

Trimming allows available nutrients in the soil to be transferred into the new leaves which encourage intentional growth.


*Photo for illustration only. Actual product may vary due to the nature of the product. 

*Pot color and size may vary and change Subject to Availability.

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