Singapore holly
Malpighia coccigera
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Air Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Cutting,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
11 - 12
Flowers:
Pink Flowers
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Fruits:
red Fruits Ready In Summer
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Tropical:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Singapore holly should be watered thoroughly once a week. The soil should be kept moist but never saturated. During the summer months, water more often and in the winter months, allow the soil to dry out a bit between waterings. As a rule of thumb, if the top 1-2 inches of soil is dry, it is time to water.
sunlight
Singapore holly plants thrive in full sun but can also tolerate some shade. This plant species needs a minimum of 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight each day; however, exposure to too much direct sunlight can cause leaf burn in the foliage of the plant. As such, it is recommended that Singapore holly is placed in an area that receives bright sun for the morning and mid-day hours, with filtered or dappled shade during the warmest parts of the afternoon.
pruning
Pruning of Singapore holly should be done in late winter/early spring (February or March) for the best shape, and all dead branches and any signs of pest damage should be removed. Pruning should be minimal and only selective pruning of individual branches should be done. Generally, Singapore holly should not be pruned more than 1/3 of its overall growth in any 1 pruning session.
