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Medinilla myriantha

CATEGORY  Medinilla

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Long lasting blooms
  • Flowers resemble a grape cluster
  • Great for shade & containers
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HEIGHT:

2-4 Feet

EXPOSURE:

· Full Shade
· Partial Shade

ZONE:

11

PURPOSE:

· Aesthetics/Decor
· Attracts Hummingbirds
· Improves Indoor Air Quality
· Attracts Butterflies

APPLICATIONS:

· Interiorscape
· Containers
· Patio & Garden
· Hanging Baskets

FEATURES:

· Indoor Blooming
· Low Maintenance
· Easy to Grow
· Long Blooming

EXPOSURE:

· Full Shade
· Partial Shade

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Well-drained, moderately dry

BLOOMS:

· Everbloomer

FLOWER COLOR:

· Purple
· Pink

Medinilla myriantha is commonly referred to as Malaysian Orchid or Malaysian Grapes. It is an epiphyte in nature, so it likes needs a porous potting soil. The flowers start light pink and darken to purple. The blooms of last for months! This is an easy to grow shade or house plant. The berries are NOT edible.

Fruit Grower Information

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PURPOSE:

· Aesthetics/Decor
· Attracts Hummingbirds
· Improves Indoor Air Quality
· Attracts Butterflies

APPLICATIONS:

· Interiorscape
· Containers
· Patio & Garden
· Hanging Baskets

FEATURES:

· Indoor Blooming
· Low Maintenance
· Easy to Grow
· Long Blooming

EXPOSURE:

· Full Shade
· Partial Shade

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Well-drained, moderately dry

BLOOMS:

· Everbloomer

FLOWER COLOR:

· Purple
· Pink

GROWING INFO:
pH: 5.8 - 6.2
EC: 1.5 - 2.5

Plant in an 30% Orchid Mix (Bark, Perlite, Charcoal) and 70% Peat