Name: Cosmianthemum sp. kalimantan [non-exact] Acanthaceae
Brand: Sunshine State Foliage
SKU: COSM-KALI-NEX
Price: 56.25 USD
Availability: InStock

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Cosmianthemum sp. kalimantan [non-exact] Acanthaceae

GenusCosmianthemumRegionSoutheast AsiaPlant GroupOtherSetupTerrariumDifficultyIntermediate

Care information

Crazy cool texture, dark foliage, what more could you want? Flowers regularly in my tank, AND it's easy to grow.

Moderate light, good drainage, good airflow, and probably high humidity.

Non-exact plant for sale, shipped bare root. You will receive a similarly sized, or larger plant.

Plant Details

Family: Acanthaceae
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.
Sales form: Rooted
Temperature: 70–85°F — Standard Tropical Range. This mirrors the natural understory of the rainforest, providing enough warmth for vigorous growth while remaining safe from the extreme heat that can bake a closed glass enclosure.
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.