Sunshine State Foliage Palm Bay, Florida — Est. 2020
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Home / All Plants (Excluding Marcgravia) / Ardisia sp. bengkulu Green form [non-exact]
Ardisia sp. bengkulu Green form [non-exact]
Ardisia sp. bengkulu Green form [non-exact]
Ardisia sp. bengkulu Green form [non-exact]
Ardisia sp. bengkulu Green form [non-exact]
Ardisia sp. bengkulu Green form [non-exact]
Ardisia sp. bengkulu Green form [non-exact]
Ardisia sp. bengkulu Green form [non-exact]
Ardisia sp. bengkulu Green form [non-exact]
Ardisia sp. bengkulu Green form [non-exact]
GenusArdisiaRegionSoutheast AsiaPlant GroupOtherGrowth HabitUprightSetupTerrarium
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Care information

Seemingly identical to Ardisia sp. bengkulu, except with totally green foliage.

Higher humidity is preferred. I grow one outdoors, so it can handle warm tropical climate regimes. This plant will do great in a terrarium. in both conditions it is fairly slow growing.

✅Non-exact, but similarly sized plant for sale
Ships bare root.
Good airflow
High humidity
Medium light
Clay/organic/mixed substrates with good drainage.
Akadama brings out the best colors.

Plant Details
Airflow
Medium — Essential for "wetish" setups. Needs regular air exchange or internal circulation fans to prevent water from sitting on leaves, which helps avoid rot and fungal issues.
Family
Primulaceae
Growth strategy
Terrestrial
Humidity
60–80% — Suitable for "open-top" or partially ventilated terrariums. While higher than average household humidity, these plants are adaptable and less prone to leaf melt if the environment fluctuates slightly.
Lighting
Moderate — Prefers bright, filtered, or indirect light. This is the "sweet spot" for most terrarium species; however, direct sun or high-intensity LEDs will scorch delicate juvenile leaves.
PH
5.5–6.5 — Acidic (Optimal): The “Goldilocks” zone for most tropical terrarium plants, including Marcgravia. This range ensures maximum nutrient availability and mimics the natural decomposition of leaf litter on the rainforest floor.
Sales form
Rooted
Size
Medium
Temperature
65–75°F — Ideal for "Cool-Growers" or highland species. These plants prefer the lower end of the tropical spectrum and may show signs of stress or heat-dropping leaves if temperatures consistently exceed 80°F.
Watering substrate
Damp — These plants love high moisture levels; the substrate should stay wet to the touch at all times but should not be sitting in a stagnant, waterlogged state.
World
Old World — Native to the Eastern Hemisphere: Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and surrounding islands.