This is one of the plants growing at the Goble Palms Guest House in Durban. I've never seen anything like it before, and it took a lot of Googling to finally track it down.
The plant is called "medinilla magnifica" or "rose grape" and this stunning flower is about 10 inches long. A native of the Philippines, it can be an invasive plant since each flower ripens into a berry that, once dropped to earth, will become a new plant. It is, however, a breathtakingly beautiful flower.
See more of my photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/sweetviolet/
It is true beauty! I have dreamed to have it ever since I've seen it a year ago and this Christmas finally got it as a gift! But! Ever since then, every single day is loosing a leave. In this rate in 5days there will be only sticks poking out. Trying to find any info why this may be happening.The leaves first go a bit black at the base and a day after this come down. Have been trying to do everything by the book, can you tell me why is this happening,please:(
ReplyDeleteTry the advice on this website regarding the care of this plant:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.flowers.org.uk/plants/facts/m-r/medinilla.htm
medinilla has very showy flowers, true. I was in love with it also :) show me who didn't - ha?
ReplyDeleteMy friend - she has very good hand for plants - bought it 2 times and both times it died after 2-3 months. No idea why :(
thanks for the tip! :)
ReplyDeletei was searching for info on how to care for this plant. thanks!!!