Malaysian Orchid (Medinilla Magnifica) Plant

Medinilla Magnifica 01, originally uploaded by chanicy2000.

One of the most spectacular flowering plants available, with exotic pink flower trusses reaching up to 50cm in length, which hang down from the main plant. Leaves are very large, up to 30cm long, glossy dark green and oval.
Medinilla magnifica is an epiphyte (like staghorns, orchids & Bromeliads), and is often found growing in trees in native habitat, where they reach a height of 2m. In cultivation, it will more likely be close to around 1m. Fantastic plant for tropical gardens, or stunning as potted specimen in conservatories down south, or indoors!
Water regularly when compost dries out slightly. Malaysian Orchids benefit from liquid fertilizing every 2-3 weeks, and is best grown in rich, organic, well draining soil. Add lots of peat, vermiculite, humus and mulch to your soil mix. Read & view more at http://cactusisland.com.au/