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Home / All Plants (Excluding Marcgravia) / Sonerila sp. northern lights [non-exact]
Sonerila sp. northern lights [non-exact]
Sonerila sp. northern lights [non-exact]
Sonerila sp. northern lights [non-exact]
Sonerila sp. northern lights [non-exact]
Sonerila sp. northern lights [non-exact]
Sonerila sp. northern lights [non-exact]
Sonerila sp. northern lights [non-exact]
Sonerila sp. northern lights [non-exact]
GenusSonerilaRegionSoutheast AsiaPlant GroupOtherGrowth HabitRosetteSetupTerrariumDifficultyExpert
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Care information

This plant is highly iridescent. Photos will never do it justice. This is probably one of the most interesting looking plants I have, in that regard.

This species originates from seed that I imported from Indonesia, seed that was collected deep in a rural tropical forest location. For sale are the clones propagated from those seed plants.

Grows just like other Sonerila. I would recommend an acidic soil media, or something like akadama (clay substrate).

✅Non-exact plant for sale, you will receive a plant similar to that in the photos.
Ships semi-bare root.
Good airflow
High humidity
Medium light
Clay/organic/mixed substrates with good drainage. Acidic.

🌿 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.