Malaysian Orchid
Medinilla myriantha
SKU
31010
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.
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Filtered sun
Water regularly to keep soil surface evenly moist, but not soggy.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | med-in-NIL-uh my-ree-ANTH-a |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 2 to 4 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Blooms intermittently throughout the year. |
| 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. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Tropical |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hanging Basket |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to keep soil surface evenly moist, but not soggy. |
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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 10 - 11
Your climate may be too cold for this plant