Malayan Orchid

Medinilla myriantha

Malayan Orchid

An epiphyte found only in the Philippines and Malayan peninsula, the magnificent flowers of this plant prompted the Royal Horticultural Society to name it plant of the year in 1854. One hundred seventy years later, its blooms are still eye-pleasing.

Showy, pendulous pink flowers
Beautiful leathery, dark green leaves

Height: 18 - 24 in
Spread: 18 - 24 in
Category: Flowering Tropical
Color: Pink

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Ideal as a potted plant in a shady patio or garden under a shade tree. Bring indoors when the flower blooms. Feed with a slow-release 14-14-14 granular fertilizer every three months. Keep soil evenly moist, do not let dry out completely. May go dormant in winter when temperatures drop below 40F for an extended period.