showy medinilla

Showy medinilla (Medinilla magnifica) should be watered once every 7-10 days, making sure that the soil is completely saturated but not over-watered. If the soil remains wet, then you should back off on watering; otherwise water until water drips from the bottom of the pot. During the active growing season (spring and summer), water once or twice a week; in general, water more during periods of sun and warmth and slightly less during periods of rain. In winter, reduce watering to once every 2-3 weeks, or when the soil feels dry.

The showy medinilla (Medinilla magnifica) prefers bright light but can tolerate a range of light conditions. It does best in warm temperatures ranging between 18 and 27° Celsius (64-80° Fahrenheit) and should be placed in a location that receives bright, indirect sunlight throughout the day for at least 6 hours. During the summer, the plant is better suited under direct morning or late-day sun. In the winter months, it should be placed in a spot that gets some direct sunlight. If the plant receives too much sunlight, its leaves may become sunburnt and its flowers will fade.

Showy Medinilla (Medinilla magnifica) is best pruned in late spring or early summer. Pruning should be minimal and only involve trimming off dead, diseased, or damaged branches. It is best to start pruning when the flower buds start to develop, this will encourage new growth. Prune a few days before or after flowering to encourage a better display of flowers. More drastic pruning should be done over multiple years, gradually thinning the branches and twigs to create the desired shape of the plant.