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Arthrostemma parvifolium [cutting]
GenusArthrostemmaRegionCentral America & CaribbeanPlant GroupOtherSetupTerrariumDifficultyIntermediate
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Care information

This plant can be grown outdoors in a tropical/subtropical zone 10a and warmer climate zone, as well as within terrariums. Possible candidate for houseplant conditions in more humid houses. I've even seen it grown in full Florida summer sun, which seems wild. This is a highly adaptable plant.

I'm selling these as cuttings now rather than rooted plants because they're incredibly easy to root, and the larger plants are difficult to pack without damage.

Once established, it's easy as can be, and grows at a nice pace and can be easily pruned back.

Velvet, dark foliage.

✅ Similarly sized cutting for sale.
Good airflow
High humidity
Medium light
Clay/organic/mixed substrates with good drainage.

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
Melastomataceae
Growth strategy
Terrestrial
Humidity
80–100% — The "Sweet Spot" for most rare tropicals and shinglers. This high-saturation environment is essential for aerial root attachment to hardscape and ensures that delicate foliage maintains its turgidity and sheen.
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.
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Cutting
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
New World — Native to the Western Hemisphere: North, Central, and South America plus the Caribbean