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Pachycentria cf. constricta [cutting]
GenusPachycentriaRegionSoutheast AsiaPlant GroupOtherGrowth HabitUprightSetupTerrarium
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Care information

A rarely offered epiphytic plant from Southeast Asia, *Pachycentria cf. pulverulenta* grows in small, bushy clusters on mossy branches in humid forest canopies. It produces rounded leaves along arching stems, with a growth habit that's more upright than vining. In cultivation, it does best when mounted and kept in high humidity, where it can slowly develop into a tidy, compact form.

You will receive a similarly sized, but non-exact **unrooted cutting**. Shipped bare and unrooted. Mounting and high humidity are recommended to encourage rooting.

**Light Requirements:** Low to moderate, indirect light.
**Humidity Requirements:** Very high, 65–100%. Best grown in enclosed environments.
**Temperature Range:** 70–85°F (21–29°C). Keep above 65°F (18°C).
**Growth Habit:** Upright epiphyte. Grows in small, bushy clusters along branches or mounts.
**Soil:** Not suited for soil. Mount on cork, bark, or driftwood with sphagnum moss at the base. That's the official stance but I've successfully grown it terrestrially. Just keep it porous and airy.
**pH:** Slightly acidic to neutral, 5.5–6.8.
**Size:** Slow-growing. Typically stays compact but can form a spreading mound over time.

****This plant develops cystoliths, the small speckled growths are not pests/disease

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.
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
Old World — Native to the Eastern Hemisphere: Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and surrounding islands.