Princess Flower: Tibouchina Care Guide
Tibouchina urvilleana
Princess flower care (Tibouchina urvilleana): tropical shrub with large velvety purple flowers. Full sun, acidic well-drained soil, frost-tender.
Characteristics
The princess flower (Tibouchina urvilleana), or glory bush, is a tropical evergreen shrub with velvety leaves and large, deep-purple flowers in summer and autumn. It wants full sun, acidic, well-drained soil kept moist, and is frost-tender. It reaches 1-3 metres and is stunning in a pot to shelter over winter.
Flowering season
Practical tips
Water needs: media — always check soil moisture before watering.
Prefers pieno sole: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Recommended soil: acido drenante. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
