Medinilla Magnifica ~ Pink Seeds ~ Rose Grape ~ Pink Lantern Plant ~ Chandelier Tree ~ Snowy Medinilla ~ Malaysian Orchid

This tropical shrub bears drooping clusters of rosy pink flowers, giving it a common name of Rose Grape.
One of the most elegant flowering plants you can grow indoors, Medinilla Magnifica are every bit as magnificent as it’s name.

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~ Quantity of Seeds 2-8 (your choice).

~ Grow and Care Instructions.

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💗Medinilla Magnifica Grow and Care Instructions💗

 How to Grow Medinilla

Medinilla plants can be epiphytic in the rainforest, which means they grow on trees or shrubs instead of in the ground. In this environment, the Medinilla uses its host for support but is not parasitic—it doesn’t draw nutrients from or harm its host plant.

Fill the pots with the soil mix and water it until it is evenly moist (but not soggy). Place a seed or 2 on top. If you have long-fibered sphagnum moss (not ground peat moss), sprinkle a thin layer over the pot, to retain moisture around the seeds while allowing light to reach them, which aids germination.

It has a strong preference for humid conditions; Medinilla is best grown in greenhouse conditions.

Caring for a Medinilla Magnifica Plant Properly

The most important thing about owning a Rose Grape is knowing how to take care of it. If you do it right, you’ll be able to enjoy this plant for years.

Temperature Needs

In the tropics, the Medinilla Magnifica is grown as a perennial. It thrives in hot climates but can be an attractive houseplant year-round for people who live in cooler areas.

This plant must be grown under protection all year round in temperate zones because they don’t tolerate frosts or freezing temperatures below 15° C (59° F). 

This plant needs to have high humidity levels with sunshine during the brightest parts of the day and shade at other times so that its leaves won’t burn up.

Lighting

Medinillas are a type of plant that grows great in a dappled shade, basically a mixture of sun and shade. They can’t handle direct sunlight, which could cause scorching or leaf drop.

Since the jungle Medinilla grows on the lowest branches of jungle trees, they receive plenty of natural light from those filtered rays coming through the leaves above them.

Outside the jungle, you’ll need to provide the same conditions for your own Medillinas if you want them healthy and happy.

Soil Needs for Indoor Potting

It’s not too difficult to grow your own Medinilla if you have a few basic supplies at hand and know what potting mix it needs. As the perfect houseplant, it’s not picky about water or soil type.

You’ll need the following:

* 1/3 soil-based mix

* 1/6 peat moss

* 1/3 course leaf mold

* 1/6 course sand or perlite (not beach sand) in anything because they can harm your new plant. Plant each one with care so as not to hurt its roots when moving into pots.

When it is time for spring growth in early March, you should transfer each plant into a larger container that still allows plenty of room for the roots. 

Careful consideration must be taken when transplanting not to damage any root systems too much; also, top dressing with a new fresh potting mix after transferring plants to a bigger pot will ensure continuous healthy growth.

Watering Needs

Medinilla plants are not the type of plant that needs to be watered often (maybe once a week), but it does enjoy a good misting from time to time.

For a healthy and happy during the winter months, you may need an extra humidifier in the home.

Fertilizer

The Medinilla doesn’t require a lot of feeding, so it’s essential not to go crazy with the nitrogen. This will cause the plants to overly create lush foliage, inhibiting the growth of the blossoms.

Feeding the plant every once in a while with liquid compost should be all you need to keep it well-fed.

How to Get the Medinilla Magnifica to Bloom

Every once in a while, you might have trouble getting your Medinilla Magnifica to bloom. Never fear.

By taking a few small steps, you can not only ensure that your beloved plant will grow but that it will bloom faster and more vibrantly than ever.

Medinilla plants need filtered shade to full sun. They like to grow in the afternoon, but not too much.

Deadhead spent blooms for new ones. After the flowering period, give it houseplant fertilizer or a different kind of plant fertilizer, and cut back any branches you don’t want.

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