No Photo Day
Sunday, June 5, 2016 at 8:30PM 
Had the audacity to go to the Farmer's market and look what I found. I have been waiting for this plant to hit Canada for years. I was so excited when I saw it.
So blame it on my 30 minute adventure and catch-up on many things that didn't get done on Saturday. Tomorrow I promise to do better.
Darlah
It's been in Canada for a few years but in very small batches and they were not mature plants. Still hard to get but it is a medinilla magnifica. It's a potted plant but you can have it outside out of direct sun. You water it from the bottom. What that means is you place the pot in about a half an inch to an inch of water for 10-20 minutes once a week and don't water it otherwise. It can hold blooms for 3 to 5 months. To get it to reflower it needs temps between 14-18c. for a month or two so night time cool is great in fall. You only fertilize it after it is done blooming. You use orchid fertilizer every 2nd watering until you see the start of buds. it's really an easy plant supposedly. You also can't repot till after it is done flowering.. If anyone sees a Tibouchina, I so want too. Dennis killed mine over the winter. I rarely can get out to a garden center so please - will pay. :-) I guess in July I will have more time. :-)
Reader Comments (7)
Wonderful plant to add to your 'collection'
Wow, what a beautiful plant!
Ok, you are obviously familiar with this plant, I've seen it for a year now and have always been tempted to buys it but never have. Tell me about it please,
Grant plant. What is the name? Do you plant to in the garden or is it potted. Glad you are enjoying the day.
I posted a follow up on the blog explaining about the plant. Just read the blog post.
Blooms for months ... Now I'm going to get it next time I see one.
What a beautiful flower! Is it a type of orchid?