Showing posts with label tropical. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tropical. Show all posts

Friday, November 13

Tropical Foliage Festival

Saturday 14th November 2009
Sunday 15th November 2009

Cleveland Assembly Hall
Smith Street, Cleveland

Sales, Plants, Plant Displays, Guest Speakers, Fully Catered, EFTPOS, Free Parking

Contact Info:

Secretary: Elizabeth Hubbard (07) 3396 9956 Event Co-ordinator: Bruce Roberts (075) 499 2724

Saturday, June 27

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/