Medinilla pendula (Baladu)

Botanical name: Medinilla pendula

Common name: Baladu

Family: Melastomataceae

Origin: Philippines

A beautiful tropical evergreen epiphytic shrub grown for its lush foliage and huge panicles of pink flowers. Plant in rich, moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil in part-shade. Water and feed well in the growing season. Propagate from seed or cuttings.

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