Malaysian Orchid

Medinilla myriantha

Pronunciation: med-in-NIL-uh my-ree-ANTH-a
SKU #31010
10-11

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OVERVIEW
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.
DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen Evergreen
Special Features Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care
Growth Rate Moderate
Flower Attributes Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers
STYLE
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
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.

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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.