West Indian Lilac (Miconia Bicolor) 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.
Miconia bicolor is an evergreen woody shrub native to southern Florida, known for its showy flowers and shiny dark green leaves with a distinctive white underside.
West Indian Lilac
Miconia Bicolor
Miconia bicolor is an evergreen woody shrub native to southern Florida, known for its showy flowers and shiny dark green leaves with a distinctive white underside.
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Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.
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