Medinilla alata (Medinilla)
Medinilla alata (Medinilla) with delicate white petals and contrasting purple stems hanging downward in soft light
Botanical name: Medinilla alata
Common name: Medinilla
Family: Melastomataceae
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: Pink; blue, lavender, purple
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growingSimilar plants: Medinilla alata (Medinilla)
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Medinilla alata (Medinilla) with clusters of dark purple fruit dangling from slender green woody branches
Medinilla alata (Medinilla) with small clusters of pink fruit growing on thin woody stems and branches
Medinilla alata (Medinilla) with clusters of round purple and red fruit suspended from thin stems.
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