Silver Leaf Pleroma
Pleroma candolleanum
Family: Melastomataceae
Silver Leaf Pleroma grows in full sun and prefers well-drained acidic soil. Water needs: Moderate.
How to Grow Silver Leaf Pleroma
Silver Leaf Pleroma growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Well-drained acidic soil with a soil pH of 5.0-6.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 9-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Silver Leaf Pleroma as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 2-3 years.
Plant Overview
Silver Leaf Pleroma (Pleroma candolleanum) 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 Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-2850
- Family
- Melastomataceae
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Silver Leaf Pleroma is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Well-drained acidic soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 9-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 9-11
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained acidic soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-6.5
- 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 2-3 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
- 2-3 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.