MALPIGHIA
COCCIGERA
Dwarf Holly
A low growing small holly-like plant with shiny
toothed leaves and sporadic pinkish/white flowers
throughout the year. This plant makes a beautiful
bonsai and a good houseplant. The flowers have
a light fragrance as well. This is not a true holly.
FAMILY : Malpighiaceae
ORIGIN : West Indies
SIZE : 15" tall
LIGHT : full sun to bright shade
WATER : average
MIN. TEMP. : avoid freezing temperatures
FLOWERS : on and off through out the year, light
fragrance
COMMENTS : good bonsai subject