Silver Bertolonia
Bertolonia maculata
Family: Melastomataceae
Silver Bertolonia grows in bright indirect light and prefers rich moist humus soil. Water needs: Moderate to high.
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How to Grow Silver Bertolonia
Silver Bertolonia growing information includes sunlight requirements of Bright indirect light, soil conditions listed as Rich moist humus soil with a soil pH of 5.0-6.5, and Moderate to high water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Silver Bertolonia as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 1-2 years.
Plant Overview
Silver Bertolonia (Bertolonia maculata) is listed in the Melastomataceae family and categorized as a herbaceous perennial 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 Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-2820
- Family
- Melastomataceae
- Plant type
- Herbaceous perennial
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Silver Bertolonia is listed for bright indirect light conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate to high. The database soil reference is Rich moist humus soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 10-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 10-11
- Sunlight
- Bright indirect light
- Soil
- Rich moist humus soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-6.5
- Water needs
- Moderate to high
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 1-2 years. 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
- 1-2 years
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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.