{"product_id":"syzygium-campanulatum-10-grow-bag","title":"Syzygium Campanulatum - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eSyzygium campanulatum, popularly called Red Lip, Australian Brush Cherry or Kelat Paya, is an evergreen shrub or small tree in the Myrtaceae family. It is among the most popular hedging plants in Indian landscaping because its young leaves emerge in striking shades of fiery red and bronze before maturing to glossy deep green, giving the plant a constantly colourful, layered look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNaturally dense and quick to bush out, it responds extremely well to clipping and is commonly trained into formal hedges, screens, balls and topiary. Small creamy-white powderpuff flowers appear in flushes and are occasionally followed by tiny purple-black berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTolerant of heat, sun and routine pruning, it thrives in most Indian plains and is equally at home in large pots, along boundaries, or as a feature accent in gardens and commercial landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMyrtaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoutheast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-6 m if unpruned; usually kept 0.6-2 m as a hedge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5-3 m, denser with regular clipping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen; new growth flushes bright red\/bronze, maturing to glossy dark green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCreamy white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlushes mainly in the warm months (spring-summer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical and subtropical; suits most Indian plains\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade; reddest new foliage develops in bright sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep soil evenly moist; water regularly in summer, reduce in monsoon and winter. Avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained, fertile loam enriched with organic matter; tolerates a range of soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrives at 20-38 C; best growth in warm conditions, sensitive to hard frost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdapts to both humid and moderately dry climates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeed a balanced NPK plus organic compost every 4-6 weeks during active growth for lush flushes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTolerates frequent trimming; clip every few weeks to maintain shape and trigger fresh red growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepot container plants every 1-2 years into a larger pot with fresh potting mix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-hardwood stem cuttings; also by seed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally hardy; watch for scale, mealybugs, aphids and occasional leaf-eating caterpillars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Popular formal and informal hedge, boundary screen and privacy wall\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Trained into topiary balls, cones and standards\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Feature or accent shrub for the colourful red new growth\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Suited to large pots for terraces, balconies and entrances\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Widely used in commercial and roadside landscaping\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Plant in spring or early monsoon for fast establishment.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Site in full sun for the most intense red colour on new flushes.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Light, frequent trimming through summer keeps the plant dense and continuously pushes out fresh red leaves.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Mulch the base to conserve moisture during the hot, dry Indian summer.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Feed after each major pruning to fuel the next colourful flush.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ensure good drainage during the monsoon to prevent root rot.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the new leaves of my Syzygium campanulatum red?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fiery red colour is natural to fresh growth. New leaves emerge red or bronze and turn glossy green as they mature. Full sun and regular trimming encourage more frequent, brighter red flushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I trim it as a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrim lightly every few weeks during the warm growing season. Frequent clipping keeps the hedge dense and triggers fresh red new growth, while a harder prune can reshape an overgrown plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow Syzygium campanulatum in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It does well in a large, well-drained pot for terraces or balconies. Use fertile potting mix, keep it in bright light, water regularly without waterlogging, and feed during active growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51049575088374,"sku":"PLT-SYZYGIUMCAMP-B10-NA","price":50.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-g-plants-syzygium-campanulatum-christina-tree-plant-in-grower-round-black-pot-732398.jpg?v=1782712217","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/syzygium-campanulatum-10-grow-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}