Eugenia Plant – Syzygium Campanulatum

Syzygium myrtifolium, also called Kelat Oil, Kelat Paya, or Red Lip Plant, is a stunning evergreen shrub or small tree native to Southeast Asia. With its glossy green leaves, striking red young foliage, fragrant white flowers, and dark purple fruits, it is a perfect ornamental plant for hedges, screening, topiary, or container planting. Hardy, versatile, and bird-attracting, it is a must-have for gardens, parks, and home landscapes. If you’re looking to buy plants online, this is one of the best choices for tropical and subtropical gardens.

🌞 Growing & Care Guide for Syzygium myrtifolium (Common Names: Kelat Oil, Kelat Paya, Red Lip Plant)

☀️ Sunlight & Soil

 • Thrives in full sun for the best flush of red foliage.

 • Grows in fertile loamy, well-drained, saline-tolerant, and moist soils.

 • Adaptable to coastal, riverine, and rainforest habitats.

💧 Watering

 • Requires moderate to heavy watering, especially during establishment.

 • Tolerates waterlogged soils near swamps and rivers.

 • Does not tolerate prolonged drought.

🌱 Fertilization

 • Apply a balanced fertilizer monthly during the growing season.

 • Organic compost enhances soil fertility and boosts foliage color.

✂️ Pruning

 • Responds very well to pruning—can be shaped into hedges, screens, or topiary.

 • Trim regularly to encourage dense new red flushes.

🍂 Mulching

 • Use organic mulch to retain soil moisture and regulate root temperature.

 • Helps reduce weed competition and soil erosion.

🐛 Pest & Disease Control

  • Naturally hardy and pest-free.

  • Occasionally may face transplant shock, where leaves drop temporarily.

🌱 Support for Young Plants

  • Newly planted trees may need staking until roots establish.

  • Sensitive to transplanting—handle carefully to minimize mortality.

🍎 Harvesting

  • Produces edible dark purple to black berries that attract birds.

  • Mature fruits may stain pavements; plant slightly away from walkways.

🍃 Thinning

   • Thin crowded shoots to improve air circulation and reduce stress.

❄️ Winter Protection

   • Not frost-tolerant—suitable for tropical and subtropical climates only.

   • In cooler regions, grow in containers and move indoors during cold spells.

🌸 Advantages of Choosing Syzygium myrtifolium for Your Garden

   🌼 Ornamental foliage with red-orange young leaves.

  🌞 Fragrant flowers attract pollinators like butterflies.

  🌿 Bird-attracting fruits, enhancing garden biodiversity.

  🦋 Supports pollination and fauna dispersal.

  🌱 Perfect for hedges, topiary, bonsai, parks, and roadside planting.

  🧪 Adaptable to saline soils, poor soils, and partial shade.

  🚫 Low maintenance, pest-resistant, and evergreen all year. 

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Note: Each plant is beautifully unique! The images shown are for reference to give you an idea of the general appearance and quality. While your plant may vary slightly in shape and size, you can refer to the third picture for reference.