Medinilla magnifica 'Dolce Rossa'

Spring-Autumn · Indoors

General houseplant fertiliser

Feed this plant with a general houseplant fertiliser.

Spring-Autumn · Indoors

Feed regularly during growth

This plant needs feeding for optimum foliage growth and flowering. Feed regularly, but moderately. Feeding at alternate waterings while growing, Spring to Autumn, will encourage gentle growth. Don’t feed in winter. Follow the feed manufacturer's guidance.

Spring-Winter · Indoors

Water spring-autumn when compost is dry, sparingly in winter

Water when the compost is dry, allowing the compost to dry between waterings. Water the plant sparingly in winter, dribble a little water onto the compost every now and again, so that it stops growing and has a "rest period".

Spring-Winter · Indoors

Soak completely when watering

Water until water comes out of the bottom of the pot. Leave for 30 minutes or so until the compost is fully moist, then pour away the excess water so the plant pot is not standing in water. (This avoids waterlogging which can cause "root rot".)

Compost · Planting

Houseplant compost for repotting

Repot using any good quality house plant compost.

Indoor temperature · Planting

Kitchen/bathroom, min 15C/59F

This plant thrives in any temperature as long as there's some humidity, so a room with moisture in the air for example a bathroom or kitchen. The minimum advisable temperatures at night and in the colder months are 15C/60F.

Indoor plant · Planting

Position in a bright spot, no direct sun

Give this a bright position away from the direct sun, especially direct sun at the height of the day. (Direct sunshine is too hot and can burn the leaves.) Move the plant to a brighter position in the room during winter and early spring.