Medinilla Care

Medinilla care

Like most Orchids, Medinilla magnifica, is not a fan of the cold (who is?) and should be kept indoors. It can grow to around 3 metres and should be kept in a pot around 18cm - although it can be re-potted in the winter months up to around 25cms, if needed. Make sure to prune it back to encourage new growth.

How often does a Medinilla flower?

Medinilla magnifica has a flowering period of 3 months, but other varieties can flower for up to 6 months. Provided an optimal growing condition, expect your Medinilla to be covered with drooping clusters of delicate pink flowers, particularly in the late spring to early summer.

How do you get Medinilla to flower?

It prefers warm days in high, but filtered light and cooler nights in the 60s (16 to 21 C.). Cooler nights help the plant to send out more flowers. Before purchasing Medinilla, be sure you can give it the warm, humid conditions it needs year round.

How long does Medinilla flower last?

Pink Flowers on Medinilla Magnifica The flowers are composed of two or three clusters of bracts surrounding small dark pink flowers. Blooms are produced in spring and summer and they can last as long as 2 – 4 months. You might notice white spots on the leaves during the flowering period.

Why is my Medinilla losing leaves?

Leaves falling off: Leaf loss can be caused by drafts, insufficient light and low humidity. Moving your medinilla to a new place can also lead to leaf loss. Browning leaves: Brown foliage is often the result of waterlogging or dry air. Check the soil and if necessary, repot the plant in fresh soil.

How do you care for a Medinilla houseplant?

These plants require bright light but should be shaded from the hottest sun. Water well enough to thoroughly moisten compost during the growing season, allowing the top of the compost to dry 2cm down before repeating. During the rest period, water enough to stop the plant from drying out completely.

Is Medinilla an orchid?

This species of Medinilla is also commonly known as the “Philippine orchid.” Various species and hybrids in this family are well known and much sought after with plant collectors. The Showy Medinilla displays large umbels of draping pink blooms crowned with pink bracts.

Can you grow Medinilla from cuttings?

It is possible to propagate Medinilla by seed, softwood cuttings during the spring or semi-ripe cuttings during the summer time.

Is Medinilla indoor or outdoor?

With tropical foliage and stunning flowering clusters of pink flowers, the Medinilla is a show stopper, surprisingly easy as a houseplant, anywhere. There are approximately 400 species of Medinilla. Often used as house plants in cooler climates they can be grown outside in tropical and subtropical climates.

Is Medinilla toxic to dogs?

These plants are non-toxic, so they are safe to have around all your furry friends.

What is the best potting mix for Medinilla?

Medinillas grow well in an orchid potting mix with some peat moss mixed in; they appreciate the slightly acidic soil conditions created by peat moss. Or you can use a diluted acidifying fertilizer to adjust the soil pH.

Why is my Medinilla magnifica not flowering?

Pink lantern is a finicky plant that may fail to flower or start to wither if conditions are too cold, too dry, too wet or too dark. Maintain humidity by placing indoor container plants on a shallow tray of water filled with pebbles and spraying the leaves regularly with demineralized water. Avoid spraying the flowers.

What humidity should Medinilla be?

Appreciates drying out between each watering, avoid prolonged dryness. Humidity: Preferably 50% or higher. To raise the humidity for your plant, spritz it daily and place a plant on a pebble tray. Temperature: Medinilla's like warm environments of between 17 °C and 27°C.

What are the growing conditions for Medinilla?

As a house plant or garden plant, they should be planted in very well drained potting mix or soil with good consistent moisture. In less humid climates, regular misting will be beneficial. Dappled light throughout the day is ideal, or good early morning sun followed by shade in the afternoon.

How do you save a dying Medinilla plant?

To save the plant, transplant it into elevated, dry, and well-drained soil. Water it regularly in spring and reduce watering outside the growing season. Always water Medinilla when the soil surface is dry.

Why are my plant leaves curling up and not growing?

Curling leaves can be caused by many problems, including insect damage, disease, abiotic disorders, or even herbicides. There are several insect pests that cause leaves to curl when they suck plant juices of new or young leaves that are still growing. These include aphids, thrips, and whiteflies.

Why are my Medinilla magnifica leaves turning black?

over watered, which causes the plant to sit in water. It is recommended that you cut off the black stems. Once the stems turn black, they will not grow back. Another reason for the stems to turn black could be the environment is too cold.

Can a portulaca last indoors over winter?

You can often overwinter portulacas by bringing them indoors or propagating them from cuttings.

How do you care for indoor golden moss?

Water. Water the soil around golden moss ferns when it starts to feel dry on top. Soak the area around each plant down to 1 to 2 inches deep.
Sunlight. A shady spot that naturally stays slightly damp most of the year is ideal.
Fertilizer. Fertilize the plants twice a month.