Malaysian Orchid | Rose Grape Flower outdoor collectables foundations and other prominent locations

foundations and other prominent locations around the home

also known as the wax plant

Grows well in NZ with a relatively more compact habit than some Gingers

the ‘fruit’ will drop from the tree when ripe

Fruit size is from 280grms to 500grms

Malaysian Orchid | Rose Grape Flower outdoor collectables foundations and other prominent locationsMedinilla myriantha, often called the 'Malaysian Orchid' is not actually an orchid and nor is it from Malaysia (its endemic to the Phillipines). In its natural habitat it is semi epiphytic so it definitely requires very porous, free draining soil. It sports large, broad lush leaves and puts on a fabulous flower show in late NZ's late autumn, with dangling panicles of beautiful small pinky purple 'grapes' hence its other common name; the Rose Grape