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    • Photo of Medinilla magnifica flower, foliage by Alberto Salguero

    Photo by Alberto Salguero

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    Medinilla magnifica

    Also Known As

    • Showy Medinilla Logee's

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 10"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 11-12

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    Medinilla magnifica plant details

    Medinilla magnifica is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and red flowers emerge. Grows well with shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Medinilla magnifica

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: melastomataceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 10 IN tall
    Flowers: pink and red blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Medinilla magnifica

    USDA Zones: 11 - 12
    Sun exposure: shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This much sought after Filipino native displays large umbels of draping pink blooms crowned with pink bracts. From spring through early summer flowers emerge from the growing tips and last for weeks. This easily grown epiphyte loves warm temperatures and minimal fertilizer. We ship seed-grown plants that will bloom in 2 to 3 years.

    By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

    Spectacular pink flowers in panicles to 10" high followed by purple fruit. In flower and fruit for months. Patio plant.

    By: Rare Plant Research

    Gardening facts about Medinilla magnifica plant

    How to Grow Medinilla magnifica

    • Sun Exposure

      • shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Medinilla myriantha

    aka Malaysian Grapes, Malaysian Orchid, Rose Grape Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 36"-48"

    Width: 24"-48"

    • dappled shade
    • regular
    Photo of Medinilla myriantha flower by Derek Powazek
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    Medinilla sedifolia

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 3"-6"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular
    Photo of Medinilla sedifolia flower, foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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