Malaysian Orchid (Medinilla myriantha)

Malaysian Orchid (Medinilla myriantha)This stunning tropical from Southeast Asia tolerates moderate light and dry conditions making it perfect for indoor growing. This plant is is an easy to grow epiphyte (air plant) that is showy and colorful. The flowers emerge light pink and then darken to purple. Grows inedible berries. Care Myriantha is one of the easiest Medinillas to grow putting on a spectacular display of blooms that lasts for months. Water once the top half of the soil is dry.

This stunning tropical from Southeast Asia tolerates moderate light and dry conditions making it perfect for indoor growing. This plant is is an easy-to-grow epiphyte (air plant) that is showy and colorful. The flowers emerge light pink and then darken to purple. Grows inedible berries. 

Care

Myriantha is one of the easiest Medinillas to grow putting on a spectacular display of blooms that lasts for months. Water once the top half of the soil is dry. Malaysian Orchid requires bright indirect light. In the wild, these plants grow in the shades of trees and other large plants, so do your best to replicate these conditions to allow your plant to survive. This plant requires high humidity to thrive and flower,

Growing Habit

The large umbels of light pink blossoms emerge in clusters from the broad deep green leaves. As they mature, they cascade down with numerous small flowers opening over many weeks. The flowers are followed by pink berries that eventually turn a dark purple. Average mature height: 2 to 4 feet.

Toxicity

The ASPCA, a trusted authority on pet safety, doesn't list Medinilla magnifica as a toxic threat.