Medinilla ‘Gregori Hambali’ (Medinilla species)

Vibrant, pink flowers form along the upright stems of this rare plant from Papua, New Guinea. Its broad, deeply veined leaves with purple to reddish undersides protect the column of flowers clustered along the stems. As a semi-epiphytic plant, remember to dry out between watering and grow in a porous potting mixture such as sphagnum moss in a clay pot. As the plant matures, the vibrant show of flowers becomes more wondrous. These plants are 6-8” tall. Special Note: Medinilla plants naturally excrete small, round grains, or growth sugars, on the undersides of the leaves. While sometimes confused for insect eggs or a sign of disease, these sugar grains are actually a sign of normal, healthy growth, and are nothing to be worried about.