Cochin-china Blastus (Blastus Cochinchinensis) is a perennial shrub in the Melastomataceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Blastus cochinchinensis is a perennial shrub or herb native to Eastern and Southeastern Asia, known for its adaptability to disturbed areas and its flowering in early summer.
Cochin-china Blastus
Blastus Cochinchinensis
Blastus cochinchinensis is a perennial shrub or herb native to Eastern and Southeastern Asia, known for its adaptability to disturbed areas and its flowering in early summer.
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