Medinilla pendula (Baladu)
Medinilla pendula (Baladu) with hanging pale pink flower clusters and long smooth green leaves.
Botanical name: Medinilla pendula
Common name: Baladu
Family: Melastomataceae
Origin: Philippines
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; epiphyte. Needs light, frequent misting or soaking to stay hydrated.
Flower color: Pink
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growingA 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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Medinilla pendula (Baladu) plant with hanging pink flower clusters amidst dense green oval foliage.
Medinilla pendula (Baladu) clusters of small white flowers attached to a thick pink stem.
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