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Cyrtosperma beccarianum x ??? [non-exact plant]
GenusCyrtospermaRegionPacific & AustralasiaPlant GroupAroidsGrowth HabitCreeper / MatSetupHouseplantDifficultyIntermediate
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Care information

This is *not* a terrarium suitable plant; it gets large!

Cyrtosperma are semi-aquatic Aroids, some of which can grow quite sizeably. The mother plant from which I collected the seeds was my Cyrtosperma beccarianum. This is either a self cross, or a cross with Cyrtosperma hambalii 'pink spot form'

Cyrtosperma do not like to go below 60°f for long, and definitely not below 50°f. I grow mine in a net pot of peat, partially submerged in water. Think waterlogged swamp muck.

if you want to grow these indoors, submerge a net pot in standing water that has an aquarium heater in it. This was viable here in Florida, but potentially an issue in far northern regions where the furnace is running all winter.

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
Araceae
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
Bright — Requires high-output lighting to maintain vivid color expression (especially for reds, purples, and variegation) and to ensure shingling habits stay tight and compact.
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
Large
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
Saturated — "Wet feet" specialists. These are ideal for bog-like conditions, pond edges, or the lowest, wettest points of a drainage-heavy terrarium or vivarium.
World
Old World — Native to the Eastern Hemisphere: Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and surrounding islands.