Blue Tongue
Melastoma malabathricum
Family: Melastomataceae
Blue Tongue grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, acidic soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Blue Tongue
Blue Tongue growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Moist, acidic soil with a soil pH of 4.5-6.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-12. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Blue Tongue as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 120-180 days.
Plant Overview
Blue Tongue (Melastoma malabathricum) is listed in the Melastomataceae family and categorized as a shrub with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-3654
- Family
- Melastomataceae
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Blue Tongue is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Moist, acidic soil. The listed soil pH range is 4.5-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 10-12.
- Hardiness zones
- 10-12
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Moist, acidic soil
- Soil pH
- 4.5-6.5
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 120-180 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 120-180 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.