Medinilla Magnifica
Also known as
Showy Medinilla, Showy Medinilla and Rose Grape
Taxonomy
Medinilla magnifica
Medinilla
Melastomataceae
Myrtales
How to care for Medinilla Magnifica
How often to water your Medinilla Magnifica
Medinilla Magnifica needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Showy Medinilla in your home
Medinilla Magnifica may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Medinilla Magnifica
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Medinilla Magnifica after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Why is my medinilla crispy and black? The leaf edges are slowly turning crispy, but the soil is moist not soggy and I have a humidifier going.. not sure what’s causing the slow death?
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Deadheading Medinilla Hi everyone! I’m new to my Medinilla . Right now, it has a beautiful set of flowers . I need to ask as to where do I cut when the flowers are spent? I kept researching and I’m not sure . Attached is a photo form when I bought it . #HappyPlants #ShowyMedinilla #Medinilla
Care Summary for Medinilla Magnifica
Medinilla Magnifica
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 3ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.