Rose Grape
Medinilla magnifica
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This tender, erect, epiphytic shrub has winged stems bearing leathery, glossy, boldly veined, dark green leaves which can get to 30cm long. In spring into summer it produces, dense, pendent panicles of star-shaped, pink or coral flowers with large, leaf-like, pink basal bracts up to 2.5cm across.
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Planning
Difficulty
Easy
Flowering time
Spring
Fruiting time
Autumn
Harvesting
Generally not harvested.
Propagation
Cuttings
Semi ripe/softwood
Special features
Indoor plant
Attractive flowers
Attractive leaves
Environment
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade, Partial Sun
Soil moisture
Moist
Soil type
Loam, Sand
Soil PH preference
Neutral, Acid
Frost hardiness
Tender
Uses
Notes
This plant is a very architectural plant and suits being grown in containers to help create a sub tropical look in conservatories or indoor locations.
Personality
Family
Melastomataceae
Flower colour
Pink
Scent
None
Problems
Can be attacked by red spider mite, mealy bugs and scale insects.
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