Melochia

Melochia morongii

Malvaceae

Shrub

Ornamental

Evergreen

Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Melochia morongii is an evergreen shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family, categorized as an ornamental plant. It thrives in full sun with medium water requirements and is suitable for USDA zones 9–11. This shrub typically grows to a height of 1–2 meters and blooms with pink and purple flowers during July, August, and September. It prefers loamy or sandy soil and is known to attract pollinators.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Height

1–2 m

Spread

1–1.5 m

Zones

9–11

Flower colors

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Cultivation Details

Sunlight: Requires full sun for optimal growth.
Water: Needs medium watering; keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Soil: Prefers well-draining loamy or sandy soils.
Hardiness: Suitable for USDA zones 9–11.
Height: Grows to 1–2 meters tall.
Bloom: Produces pink and purple flowers from July to September.
Pollinators: Attracts pollinators.

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