Medinilla miniata (Crimson Medinilla)
Medinilla miniata flower cluster with deep red petals and small purple centers
Botanical name: Medinilla miniata
Common name: Crimson Medinilla
Family: Melastomataceae
Origin: Phillipines
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 10-11
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: Red, crimson, vinous
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsErect shrub, semi-epiphytic in rainforest habitat. They can be cultivated as greenhouse and house plants, but they will not tolerate winter minimums below 64F. 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 miniata (Crimson Medinilla) hanging red flower cluster with large thick green leaves and stems.
Medinilla miniata (Crimson Medinilla) flower clusters with red petals and contrasting purple and yellow stamen.
Medinilla miniata hanging cluster of small deep red petals and yellow anthers
Medinilla miniata (Crimson Medinilla) clusters of deep red flowers hang with yellow and purple stamens
Medinilla miniata (Crimson Medinilla) cluster of red flowers with yellow and purple centers in pot
Medinilla miniata red flower clusters and large green oval leaves in pot
Medinilla miniata with drooping red flower clusters and large green oval leaves
Medinilla miniata clusters of red flowers hanging down over large green leaves
Medinilla miniata clusters of deep red petals with yellow and blue stamens.
Medinilla miniata flower cluster with deep red petals and small unique centers.
Medinilla miniata (Crimson Medinilla) bearing dangling clusters of red flowers in a black plastic container
Medinilla miniata (Crimson Medinilla) cluster of deep red flowers with blue and yellow interior details
Medinilla miniata (Crimson Medinilla) red petals with yellow and purple centers in a dense cluster.
Medinilla miniata (Crimson Medinilla) hanging flower cluster with intense red petals and yellow centers.
Medinilla miniata (Crimson Medinilla) deep red flower cluster centered among large, wide green foliage leaves.
Medinilla miniata (Crimson Medinilla) showing complex red flower clusters nestled against large, smooth green leaves.
Medinilla miniata (Crimson Medinilla) with drooping deep red flowers nestled among thick glossy green leaves
Medinilla miniata (Crimson Medinilla) grows large with thick green leaves and pendulous red flower clusters.
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