Medinilla Magnifica - 17cm

This tropical plant is as popular and magnificent as its name. It’s beauty and glamour unfolds from its leathery glossy green leaves that feature distinct veins with elegant wavy edges, giving rise to its striking rose-pink flowers perfect for your patio, outdoor or indoor space that receives bright indirect light. It’s s one of the most gorgeous, unusual flowering house plants you can grow and brings a sense of pleasure, tranquillity and peace. This beauty is a must have!

Origin: Native to Java, the Malay Peninsula, the Philippines, and Sumatra, Southeast Asia and the tropical part of Africa

Also known as: Medinilla, rose grape, showy medinilla, Philippine orchid, pink lantern plant, Malaysian Orchid

Please note: this plant comes in a plastic nursery pot.
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Plant care

How much sun: Part shade, direct sun will scorch the leaves or cause leaf drop

Where to place:  Place Medinilla plant in a well-lit spot that receives bright indirect light away from direct sun that may scorch the leaves

Temperature & Humidity:  Medinilla’s thrive best in a temperature range of 20°C to 24°C degrees Celsius. Temperatures below 10 degrees may cause yellowing of leaves or leaf drop.

Watering:  Water thoroughly once a week since Medinilla’s being succulents do not need to be watered often as this may cause basal/root rot. It does enjoy being misted by water often, especially in the dry winter months.

Plant Nutrition: The Medinilla is a light feeder. Often, feeding with liquid Houseplant feed will provide the plants all the nutrients they need or apply half-strength high-phosphorous fertilizer fortnightly in spring through to autumn. Avoid excessive nitrogen supply as this will cause the plant to produce lush foliage at the expense of the blossoms.

Toxicity: Not known to be poisonous when consumed by pets and humans. Consumption of large amounts may lead to nausea and vomiting.