Sunshine State Foliage Palm Bay, Florida — Est. 2020
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Dorstenia elata [non-exact]
Dorstenia elata [non-exact]
Dorstenia elata [non-exact]
Dorstenia elata [non-exact]
Dorstenia elata [non-exact]
GenusDorsteniaRegionSouth AmericaPlant GroupCaudiciformsSetupHouseplantDifficultyIntermediate
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Care information

Fig family. Produces ample seeds upon maturity. Beautiful, study green foliage. Handles some drying. This is a tropical Dorstenia, contrasting to the more commonly seen xerophytic species. Does great in hot tropical conditions but would probably do just fine as a houseplant.

Gets pretty large for a terrarium plant, so I hope you have a large glass case to match!

Ships bare root

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
Moraceae
Growth strategy
Terrestrial
Humidity
40–60%
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
6.5–7.5 — Neutral: Suitable for hardy species that are less sensitive to water chemistry. This range is common in setups using tap water or inert substrates like clay pebbles and stones.
Sales form
Rooted
Size
Medium
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
New World — Native to the Western Hemisphere: North, Central, and South America plus the Caribbean