Showy Medinilla (Medinilla magnifica)

Medinilla magnifica is one of the most spectacular flowering plants available, with exotic pink flower trusses reaching up to 50cm in length, which hang down from the main plant. Leaves are very large, up to 30cm long, glossy dark green and oval. Medinilla magnifica is an epiphyte (like staghorns, orchids & Bromeliads), and is often found growing in trees in native habitat..

Growing the Showy Medinilla
Medinilla is best grown in bright, indirect sunlight, in a warm (min. 16C), humid environment. Humidity can be kept high by regular misting. Water regularly when compost dries out slightly. Malaysian Orchids benefit from liquid fertilizing every 2-3 weeks, and is best grown in rich, organic, well draining soil.

In the wild these plants reach a height of 2m or so, in cultivation it will more likely be close to around 1m. Add lots of peat, vermiculite, humus and mulch to your soil mix.
Fantastic plant for tropical gardens, or stunning as potted specimen in conservatories down south, or indoors!.

Common names: Malaysian Orchid, Showy Medinilla

Supplied as: plants, 20-30cm tall

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