Medinilla sedifolia

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 3"-6"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

10a-12

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Medinilla sedifolia plant details

Medinilla sedifolia is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and winter pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Medinilla sedifolia

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: melastomataceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and winter
Uses: terrarium plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Medinilla sedifolia

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Extremely rare, Medinilla sedifolia has small, round, dark green leaves growing on a trailing stem. It blooms twice a year with showy, waxy pink flowers a half an inch wide. Great as a terrarium plant or epiphyte mounting or in hanging pots. A must for every plant collector!

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Medinilla sedifolia is a miniature species for this group. The small round thick leaves are dark green and very thick growing on a trailing stem. Once large enough it will flower large pink flowers a half an inch wide. Great as a terrarium plant or epiphyte mounting or in hanging pots.