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Stauranthera sp. Borneo [non-exact]
GenusStaurantheraRegionSoutheast AsiaPlant GroupGesneriadsGrowth HabitRosetteSetupTerrariumDifficultyExpert
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Care information

Here's your unicorn plant. It's a Gesneriad, grows slow, spreads via underground rhizomes (also very slowly) and has thick, textured and leathery leaves.

You'll receive a plant similar to, or larger/more mature than the plant in photos 1-4.

The large plant in later photos is my mother plant.

High humidity terrarium culture, handles wet soils, fertilizing with terrarium safe fertilizer, and NOT drying out or quick humidity drops. These are all experimental conditions. Info is sparse. I have had good luck with Cocochip (washed thoroughly!) perlite and akadama blended media.

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
Gesneriaceae
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
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.