General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 12
Plant Height: 3 to 6 inches
Plant Spread: Mat forming, creeping 12 to 18 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Small, dark green, 1/4 inch thick, waxy
Fruit: Showy
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Late fall or early winter
Winter
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Medinilla

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Location: My greenhouse, Florida
Date: 2019-02-07
somewhat rare, usually used in terrariums and vivariums

photo credit: James Steakley

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