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May include: A green vine with leaves growing on a brown wooden surface.
May include: A green vine with leaves growing on a brown wooden surface.
Mitchella repens [cutting]
Mitchella repens [cutting]
Mitchella repens [cutting]
GenusMitchellaRegionCentral America & CaribbeanPlant GroupOtherGrowth HabitCreeper / MatSetupHouseplantDifficultyIntermediate
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Care information

Mitchella repens is a small trailing species from the Coffee family, Rubiaceae. I've never heard of this being grown in terrarium culture before, but it has done well for me. This plant grows quite slow, which is either a perk or a downside depending on what you're after. Regardless, the price currently reflects how long it takes to grow enough to sell.

The foliage is dark green with fine detailing.

✅ Cuttings for sale.

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
Rubiaceae
Growth strategy
Terrestrial
Humidity
60–80% — Suitable for "open-top" or partially ventilated terrariums. While higher than average household humidity, these plants are adaptable and less prone to leaf melt if the environment fluctuates slightly.
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
Small
Temperature
55–70°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