MALPIGHIA
PUNICIFOLIA
Dwarf Barbados Cherry
A low growing plant. This small shrub has arching
dark brown stems with green leaves and pink flowers
followed by red berries throughout the year. Excellent
bonsai specimen. The creeping stems and sometimes
exposed roots can create really interesting shapes.
FAMILY
: Malpighiaceae
ORIGIN : Central America, Caribbean
SIZE : 3'
LIGHT
REQUIREMENTS : full
sun to light shade
WATER
REQUIREMENTS :
keep moist
MIN. TEMP. : mid 40's
FLOWER : sporadic throughout the year
