Medinilla magnifica

Description

Native to the Philippines, and commonly known as ‘Rose Grape’, Medinilla magnifica is a flowering epiphyte. Its deep green leaves are almost leathery in texture, with pale green veins running through. Their bright pink flowers appear in abundance during spring and summer months in arching panicles.

WATERING

In S/S water when 20% of the top soil has dried out. In A/W allow top soil to dry out 50%. Requires high humidity but avoid misting its blooms.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Bright, indirect.

FEED

Use a house plant fertiliser every month between April – September.

REPOTTING

Size up in pot once roots begin to creep through drainage holes. Use Orchid compost.

POT SIZE / HEIGHT

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens’ height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Plant is supplied in its plastic nursery pot.