Malaysian Orchid
Medinilla myriantha
Pronunciation: med-in-NIL-uh my-ree-ANTH-a
SKU #31010
| Description | An exotic, yet easy to grow, tropical plant with large cascading clusters of showy flowers. Large dark green leaves have distinctive light green veins. A beautiful landscape plant for frost-free areas. This rain forest native thrives on humidity, making it a perfect terrarium or conservatory specimen. |
|---|---|
| Light | Filtered sun |
| Watering | Water regularly to keep soil surface evenly moist, but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Blooms intermittently throughout the year. |
| Mature Size | Reaches 2 to 4 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hanging Basket |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | In the tropics, Medinilla are often seen growing as hedges or border plants. In cooler climates, members of this genus make beautiful summer patio or indoor houseplant specimen, if given high humidity, or display in a greenhouse or conservatory collection. |
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Canna (Canna); Passion Flower (Passiflora); Elephant Ears (Colocasia); Bromeliad (Neoregelia); Philodendron (Philodendron) |
| Care | Easily grown in an enriched, well-drained potting soil that is slightly acidic. Prefers high humidity. Keep container soils evenly moist but not soggy. Reduce watering frequency during winter months in less temperate regions. Overwinter in a warm sun room or greenhouse in cooler winter regions. |
|---|
This Plant's Growing Zones: 10-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant
Buy Online
This plant is not available to purchase online.
Check a local Monrovia retailer.
$0.00
Buy Locally
This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
-
101 Market 8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e.
Otsego, MN 55330 -
14th Street Garden Center 793 Jersey Ave.
Jersey City, NJ 07303 -
3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse 1110 3rd Ave. West
Dickinson, ND 58601
About Us
Monrovia grows beautiful plants for every region
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.