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Medinilla var. Gregori Hambali
Purple MedinillaFamily: Melastomataceae
Origin: Papua, New Guinea
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Vibrant, pink flowers form along the upright stems. Its broad, deeply veined leaves with purple to reddish undersides protect the column of flowers clustered along the stems. As a semi-epiphytic plant, remember to dry out between watering and grow in a porous potting mixture. As the plant matures, the spectacular show of flowers becomes more wondrous.
Similar plants:
- Medinilla alata (Medinilla)
- Medinilla cumingii (Chandelier Tree, Showy Melastome, Showy Medinilla, Malaysian Orchid)
- Medinilla ericarum (Medinilla)
- Medinilla magnifica (Showy Melastome)
- Medinilla miniata (Crimson Medinilla)
- Medinilla pendula (Baladu)
- Medinilla scortechinii (Orange medinilla, Orange Spike)
- Medinilla sieboldiana (Siebold's Medinilla)
- Medinilla sp. (Medinilla)
- Medinilla speciosa (Showy melastome)
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/medinilla_gregori.htm
Vibrant, pink flowers form along the upright stems. Its broad, deeply veined leaves with purple to reddish undersides protect the column of flowers clustered along the stems. As a semi-epiphytic plant, remember to dry out between watering and grow in a porous potting mixture. As the plant matures, the spectacular show of flowers becomes more wondrous.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Home - Houseplant Booster
Leaves of this plant are very fragile and may be slightly damaged during transportation which does not hurt new growth. Trim as needed and more new leaves will grow.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Home - Houseplant Booster
Leaves of this plant are very fragile and may be slightly damaged during transportation which does not hurt new growth. Trim as needed and more new leaves will grow.
This item is certified for shipping to California.
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
In stock
$39.95