Name: Marcgravia sp. Olivine [10-leaf cutting]
Brand: Sunshine State Foliage
SKU: MAR-OLIV-CUT
Price: 30.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Marcgravia sp. Olivine [10-leaf cutting]

GenusMarcgraviaRegionCentral America & CaribbeanPlant GroupOtherGrowth HabitShinglingSetupTerrariumDifficultyIntermediate

Care information

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.

🌿 Read the Marcgravia care guide

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: 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: 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