This pretty Marcgravia is a real rarity and a coveted collector's item among plant connoisseurs and lovers of dark plants. As it matures, its velvety leaves change color from deep red to maroon to an almost black tone. If you provide it with climbing aids on which it can climb, it will develop to its full splendor.
The product photos show examples of the plant. You will receive a specimen that corresponds to the product photos in terms of size, shape and color.
- Growth type: climbing
- Origin: Rainforests of Ecuador
- Other names: Marcgravia el Coca
Ben's tips on plant care:
- Location/light requirements: bright, but avoid direct sunlight.
- Substrate: Ben's Premium Sphagnum moss, orchid soil
- Temperature: optimal at 24-28° C (day), 18-22° C (night)
- Watering: keep the substrate moist and water as soon as the top layer of substrate begins to dry, using lukewarm water with a low lime content, but avoid waterlogging.
- Humidity: requires relatively high humidity, spray regularly (leaves should be allowed to dry afterwards!) or keep in the terrarium
- Addition of nutrients: in spring/summer, fertilize moderately every 6-8 weeks with diluted organ. Fertilize with liquid fertilizer
- If possible, always water below the leaves and avoid water on the leaves.
