Name: Sonerila sp. red [non-exact]
Brand: Sunshine State Foliage
SKU: SON-RED-NEX
Price: 44.25 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

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Sonerila sp. red [non-exact]

GenusSonerilaRegionSoutheast AsiaPlant GroupOtherGrowth HabitRosetteSetupTerrariumDifficultyExpert

Care information

Another of the many forms of Sonerila. Carries more of a dark purple/burgundy than red, in my opinion. This dark color creates a beautiful contrast with the white spots. Looks amazing in the darker corners of a terrarium where the white spots shine through.

I have recently had fantastic results growing Sonerila in akadama (clay) mixed with an acidic organic material (peat, etc). I would highly recommend this.

✅Non-exact, but similarly sized plant for sale
Ships bare root.
Good airflow
High humidity
Medium light
Clay/organic/mixed substrates with good drainage.
Akadama brings out the best colors.

🌿 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.