Name: Sonerila sp. Fluo [non-exact plant]
Brand: Sunshine State Foliage
SKU: SON-FLUO-NEX
Price: 56.25 USD
Availability: InStock

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Sonerila sp. Fluo [non-exact plant]

GenusSonerilaRegionSoutheast AsiaPlant GroupOtherGrowth HabitRosetteSetupTerrariumDifficultyExpert

Care information

I recommend good airflow for all species of Sonerila, but I actually only provide a fan for the bin growing this sp. Fluo, and the rest have little air movement. They do better with good airflow, but it isn't crucial- except for this species. You really want airflow here.

This Sonerila, while not quite as easy to grow as the white veined Sp. Thailand, is equally, if not more striking in foliage pattern. There are a multitude of recurved purple hairs across the leaf surface giving it a fuzzy look. Once the proper conditions are dialed in, it will grow at a rewarding speed and bloom often.

✅Similar, but non-exact plant for sale. The photos are representative of what you will receive.
Ships semi-bare root.
Good airflow
High humidity
Medium light
Clay/organic/mixed substrates with good drainage.
Promix HP is my media of choice.

🌿 Read the Sonerila 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: Melastomataceae
Growth strategy: Terrestrial
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: Rooted
Size: Small
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: Moist — Substrate should be kept consistently hydrated but never "soggy." This allows for critical oxygen to reach the root zone, preventing hypoxia and rot.
World: Old World — Native to the Eastern Hemisphere: Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and surrounding islands.