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Malaysian Orchid (Medinilla myriantha)Malaysian Orchid (Medinilla myriantha)

Malaysian Orchid (Medinilla myriantha)

$14.99

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.

 

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. 

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,

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.

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

 

Plant size and shape may differ from what is pictured.

For mail orders: Plants may go through shock during shipping. Upon arrival, take the plant out and water it thoroughly. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please notify us via email at sales@amgardens.com and include a photo(s) within 24 hours of plant arrival.

For in store purchases: If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please call us at 423-870-5000 or return the plant in its original pot/condition within 3 days. Trees and shrubs have a 1 year warranty (exceptions may apply), but we highly encourage you to give us a call or email if you notice issues with your plant. We'd love to help you figure out what's wrong and save your plant! 

Orders are shipped on Wednesdays and Thursdays; if your order is placed on a Wednesday, it may not ship until the following Wednesday. During peak season there may be delays in shipping. If it is too hot or cold, we suggest ordering during milder months to ensure plants arrive in best condition.