Name: Marcgravia sp. Mendez arrowhead [10-leaf cutting]
Brand: Sunshine State Foliage
SKU: MAR-MEND-CUT-02
Price: 22.20 USD
Availability: InStock

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Marcgravia sp. Mendez arrowhead [10-leaf cutting]

GenusMarcgraviaRegionCentral America & CaribbeanPlant GroupOtherGrowth HabitShinglingSetupTerrariumDifficultyIntermediate

Care information

I've come across several species labeled as Mendez, which I assume to be a locality. I've begun naming (this one- arrowhead) to differentiate for my own sanity.

This one looks substantially different than the standard Mendez form.

You will receive one cutting of at least 10 leaves (nodes) in length.

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.

✅10+ leaf-length (node) cutting
Good airflow
High humidity
Medium light
Clay/organic/mixed substrates with good drainage.
Akadama brings out the best colors.

🌿 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.
Sales form: Cutting
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