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Eugenia florida (Eugenia florida)

Eugenia florida is a small evergreen shrub native to Brazil, known for its attractive foliage and small white flowers.

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Sunlight

Prefers bright, indirect light.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile potting mix. A blend of peat moss, perlite, and compost is ideal.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature is between 18-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed regularly during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers bright, indirect light.

Avoid intense afternoon sun.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Water when the top inch of soil feels dry.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile potting mix. A blend of peat moss, perlite, and compost is ideal.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature is between 18-25°C.

Protect from frost; avoid temperatures below 10°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed regularly during the growing season.

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Foliage, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

1-2 m

Spread

1-2 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

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Synonyms
Eugenia atropunctata Steud.
Eugenia coloradoensis Standl.
Eugenia gardneriana O.Berg
Eugenia membranacea O.Berg
Eugenia oligoneura O.Berg
Eugenia patula DC.
Eugenia perorebi Parodi ex Speg. & Girola
Eugenia racemifera Sagot
Eugenia seriatoracemosa Kiaersk.
Eugenia sylvatica Cambess.
Eugenia tinge-lingua S.Moore
Myrcia doloresensis Hieron.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMyrtales
  • familyMyrtaceae
  • genusEugenia
  • speciesEugenia florida
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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