{"product_id":"velvet-leaf-tibouchina-plant","title":"Velvet-Leaf Tibouchina Plant","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTibouchina grandifolia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMelastomataceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrazil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVelvet-Leaf Tibouchina \u003cspan\u003e four-angled stems of large-leaved princess flower support many large, quilted leaves of bright green that are covered with dense, light-reflecting hairs. The velvety, oval leaves reflect the subtle, changing colors of the sky, especially at dusk and dawn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe branched floral stems rise above the foliage and become covered with many small electric violet-purple flowers with tiny white eyes.Flowers appear intermittently during the warm months, but they re at their peak in late summer and early autumn. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironment \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow large-leaved \u003c\/span\u003eTibouchina grandifolia\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in full sun to partial shade and sandy, fertile soils with a slightly acid pH. The woody stems are very brittle and break easily, so place plants in protected spots where they cannot be damaged by high wind and strong rainfall. If a stem does break, prune the branch back to a point just above the closest swollen \"knob\" on the stem, from which new growth will sprout. Cut back spent flower spike to keep plants looking attractive and encourage additional flowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Use \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cspan\u003epretty shrub is ideal for large containers or mixed borders. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"5\"","offer_id":47809265238210,"sku":"BXLIY 10873857347","price":8.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/5404\/5634\/files\/Tibouchina_grandifolia_-_Silver_leafed_Princess_Flower_1.jpg?v=1781496811","url":"https:\/\/mybageechaplants.com\/products\/velvet-leaf-tibouchina-plant","provider":"myBageecha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}