About
Wildlife Facts
Common Name:
Medinilla or Rose Grape
Scientific Name:
Medinilla kinabola
Origin:
Southeast Asia
Bloom Season:
  • Fall
Color:
  • Pink
Attracts:
  • Birds
Fun Facts:
  • Medinilla are semi-epiphytic plants meaning they do not require soil to live and are often found growing in trees. Some Medinilla is even found growing near streams in rocks. The berries and flower are attractive to birds and is often the subject of many paintings.
  • Medinilla kinabola is usually found growing on trees in tropical forests. Grows to a height of 4 feet with a spread of 4-6 feet in the Aviary.
  • Medinilla does not absorb moisture and nutrients from the air. Instead, it collects moisture on its large, succulent green leaves.
Plant Type:
  • Annual
  • Epiphytic
Endangered Status
Endangered Status
  • Extinct in Wild (EW)
  • Critically Endangered (CR)
  • Endangered (EN)
  • Vulnerable (VU)
  • Near Threatened (NT)
  • Least Concern (LC)
  • Not Evaluated (NE)
Hardiness Zones

The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a location. The map is based on the average annual minimum winter temperature, divided into 10-degree F zones.

USDA Hardiness Zones

10a (30 °F to 35 °F)

10b (35 °F to 40 °F)

11a (40 °F to 45 °F)

11b (45 °F to 50 °F)