Also known as:
Tibouchina urvilleana, Glory Bush, Princess Flower
Plant description:
‘Glory Bush’ is a stunning tropical plant prized for its vibrant purple flowers and velvety green foliage. When grown indoors, it produces large, showy blooms that contrast beautifully against its soft-textured leaves, creating a dramatic tropical display.
Plant type:
Tropical flowering shrub (often grown as a houseplant in Canada)
Plant family:
Melastomataceae
Foliage:
Soft, velvety, dark green leaves with prominent veins
Mature size:
4–6 ft tall, 3–4 ft wide (indoors with pruning)
Uses:
Indoor specimen plant, tropical container plant, flowering houseplant, decorative accent plant
GROWING CONDITIONS in CANADA
Zones:
Zone 9–11 (grown indoors in most Canadian climates)
Sun exposure:
Bright indirect light to partial sun
Watering frequency:
Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not soggy
Resistant to:
Not particularly pest resistant; monitor for spider mites and aphids indoors
Pet toxicity:
Generally considered non-toxic to pets
Soil needs:
Rich, well-drained potting soil with good organic matter