Species Name: Marcgravia sp. Narrow Leaf

Common name(s): Shingle Plant

Defining Characteristics:

• Primarily, the foliage of this plant is a deep green, with light green edging and mid rib, with some leaves strikingly bronze
• This plant is primarily epiphytic and once it reaches a certain height, it sends out lateral branches and blooms with pendulous flower clusters which are pollinated by birds and bats.
• Perfect plant for higher humidity vivariums or terrariums.

Recommended Pot Size: Small - Medium

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers, and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature requirement: 75 - 95°F

Humidity: Humid (70-100%)

Watering frequency: Frequent watering required. Do not let the soil dry out.

Lighting: Partial Shade

Soil type: Well draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil mix offered Here. 

Growth rate: Slow - Moderate

Height (at maturity): Up to 24 feet tall (once the plant has adhered to a tree)

Origin: Native to Central and South America

Regional locality: Growing epiphytically up trees in higher altitude forest

USDA Hardiness Zone: 12

Suggested Animal Terrarium/ Vivarium Use:

Care Notes: This plant requires high humidity and frequent waterings to thrive

Shipping Notes:

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly, removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT

The plant pictured is in a 2.5in pot

This Marcgravia plant has been in a naturalistic vivarium set up with dart frogs and has had time to grow in for 3-4 months. This picture is a representation of the growth habit of Marcgravia in general.