Medinilla miniata

Erect 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.

Similar plants:

• Medinilla alata (Medinilla)
• Medinilla cumingii (Chandelier Tree, Showy Melastome, Showy Medinilla, Malaysian Orchid)
• Medinilla ericarum (Medinilla)
• Medinilla magnifica (Showy Melastome)
• Medinilla pendula (Baladu)
• Medinilla scortechinii (Orange medinilla, Orange Spike)
• Medinilla sieboldiana (Siebold's Medinilla)
• Medinilla sp. (Medinilla)
• Medinilla speciosa (Showy melastome)
• Medinilla succulenta, Medinilla crassifolia, Melastoma succulentum (Succulent-leaved Medinilla)