If you’re after a statement bloomer, the Medinilla Dolce Rossa delivers drama in full swing. This tropical beauty shows off cascading clusters of soft pink flowers beneath large, leathery green leaves — like a chandelier made of petals. Native to the Philippines, it’s sometimes called the Malaysian Orchid (though it’s not a true orchid), and thrives as a luxurious indoor showpiece.
Plant Care
Light: Bright indirect light, too much sun, and you risk scorching the leaves and flowers. In winter, move this to a brighter spot.
Watering: This is not a super thirsty plant, so give it a soak when the top inch of soil is dry. Avoid overwatering or letting it sit in water.
Temperature: 17-25°C is perfect for this plant. Move the plant to 16-17 ° C to initiate budding until buds appear.
Potting: A well-draining sandy mix is best for this. Try to avoid repotting during flowering and not to damage flowers. Our A Sandy Loam mix is a great choice for this plant.
Hot tips: Don't feed this plant during flowering (spring-summer). Also good to remove the old flowers after blooming to speed up growth.
Pet Friendly: YES
About this plant
If you’re after a statement bloomer, the Medinilla Dolce Rossa delivers drama in full swing. This tropical beauty shows off cascading clusters of soft pink flowers beneath large, leathery green leaves — like a chandelier made of petals. Native to the Philippines, it’s sometimes called the Malaysian Orchid (though it’s not a true orchid), and thrives as a luxurious indoor showpiece.
Plant Care
Light: Bright indirect light, too much sun, and you risk scorching the leaves and flowers. In winter, move this to a brighter spot.
Watering: This is not a super thirsty plant, so give it a soak when the top inch of soil is dry. Avoid overwatering or letting it sit in water.
Temperature: 17-25°C is perfect for this plant. Move the plant to 16-17 ° C to initiate budding until buds appear.
Potting: A well-draining sandy mix is best for this. Try to avoid repotting during flowering and not to damage flowers. Our A Sandy Loam mix is a great choice for this plant.
Hot tips: Don't feed this plant during flowering (spring-summer). Also good to remove the old flowers after blooming to speed up growth.
Pet Friendly: YES
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