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Man Tian Xin Malpighia coccigera 刺葉黃褥花

Name: Man Tian Xin Malpighia coccigera 刺葉黃褥花
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Product Code: PLANT-SO00025/SO00114/PR00221

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.