? Water regularly? Semi-shade, no direct sunlight? Not air-purifying? Nutrition every month (summer)? Not toxic for animals? Repot every other yearThe Medinilla is a remarkable houseplant that originates from Southeast Asia and the tropical part of Africa. The Medinilla belongs to the family Malastomataceae. The Medinilla grows wild on branches of trees and belongs to the epiphytes. LocationThe Medinilla loves enough sunlight, but no direct sunlight. An ideal place is therefore a place for a window on the west or east, or a place on the south. For a south-facing spot, take a few metres away from the window so that the plant does not get direct sunlight. In winter, the Medinilla can tolerate direct sunlight. OriginIn the mountainous regions of the Philippines, the Medinilla finds its origin in more than 200 different species. The Medinilla is called Kapa-kapa here. Worldwide there are even more than 400 species! The Magnifica is the best known species as an indoor plant. Through years of breeding, there are now several varieties on the market.Nice to knowThe FlowerThe flower is the most striking characteristic of Medinilla Magnifica. Officially, however, you may not call it a flower. They are pink 'bracts' in which the real flowers are hidden. Because it is actually a kind of coloured leaf, the Medinilla flowers for an extra long time. When the flower has finished flowering, the pink bracts remain in place for a long time.King Boudwijn of BelgiumThe late King Baudouin of Belgium was a great lover of the Medinilla. He grew them in the Royal Greenhouses. Before the arrival of the Euro, the plant showed off on the 10,000 Belgian francs banknote. 
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