The Medinilla magnifica is unfortunately one of the houseplants that is not easy to care for. Even the smallest care mistakes can result in the Medinilla not blooming or losing its leaves. Only if all requirements regarding location and care are met will the extraordinary houseplant pamper garden lovers with its pretty flowers and leaves.
Why does Medinilla magnifica lose its leaves?
If Medinilla magnifica loses leaves, causes such as drafts, frequent moving or turning of the plant, incorrect location, temperatures that are too low, insufficient lighting conditions or low humidity can be responsible. The plant needs a bright place protected from drafts and regular spraying to increase the humidity.
Causes of Medinilla magnifica leaves falling
If Medinilla magnifica loses its leaves or they turn brown, there are a number of possible causes:
- Draft
- Plant was moved too often
- Medinille was filmed
- Location too cool
- too dark place
- humidity too low
The location of the plant plays a particularly important role.
The right location for the Medinilla magnifica
A favorable location is very bright without the Medinille being exposed to too much direct sunlight. It only tolerates sun well in the winter months. Find a place where it is only sunny in the morning or evening.
The Medinilla magnifica doesn't like being moved or turned too often. If you need to move it to a different location, make sure the plant is in the same direction of the light in the new location as before.
The Medinille cannot tolerate drafts!
Increase humidity by spraying
To prevent Medinilla magnifica from losing its leaves due to low humidity, you should spray it with water more often. Placing water bowls near plants also increases the humidity.
Sufficiently high humidity also prevents diseases and pest infestation.
Medinille drops buds and/or flowers
If the flower buds or flowers of Medinilla magnifica fall off, it may also be because the plant was moved too often or exposed to drafts.
The cause of falling buds and flowers is usually incorrect care in winter.
Tip
So that the Medinilla magnifica can develop many flowers, it needs a break in winter. Place the plant in a bright place with temperatures around 16 degrees for two to three months. Only water enough during the break to ensure that the root ball does not dry out completely.
