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Marcgravia sp. Dark brown [10-leaf cutting]
Marcgravia sp. Dark brown [10-leaf cutting]
Marcgravia sp. Dark brown [10-leaf cutting]
Marcgravia sp. Dark brown [10-leaf cutting]
Marcgravia sp. Dark brown [10-leaf cutting]
Marcgravia sp. Dark brown [10-leaf cutting]
Marcgravia sp. Dark brown [10-leaf cutting]
Marcgravia sp. Dark brown [10-leaf cutting]
Marcgravia sp. Dark brown [10-leaf cutting]
Marcgravia sp. Dark brown [10-leaf cutting]
GenusMarcgraviaRegionCentral America & CaribbeanPlant GroupOtherGrowth HabitShinglingSetupTerrariumDifficultyIntermediate
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Care information

This species is remarkable. You won't find a darker foliage among Marcgravia!
(And if you do, trade it to me!) Starts off looking a light brown/bronze/copper color on new foliage, but darkens to an almost black as the foliage ages. Check out the mother plant example photo to see this in action

Grower's choice, but photos 3 and up are an approximation of the plant to be received. The cutting will be at minimum 10 leaves long. Bronze colored foliage hardens off to an almost black color. You'll want high humidity for this one, and probably a nice climbing surface.

Laid over a bed of damp sphagnum in a terrarium, or even just a sealed container of any sort, these plants will root quick. I've even used small plastic food takeout containers. Please feel free to contact me if you need any further assistance in growing this plant.

🌿 Read the Marcgravia care guide
Plant Details
Airflow
Low — Specifically suited for sealed, stagnant environments. These plants do not require active ventilation or fans to prevent bacterial or fungal "melt."
Family
Marcgraviaceae
Growth strategy
Epiphyte
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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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
New World — Native to the Western Hemisphere: North, Central, and South America plus the Caribbean