Marcgravia El Coca

What is Included:

Plant Type: Marcgravia ‘El Coca’
Form: Fresh cutting from an established shingling vine (exact style shown in the photo)

Rarity:

Marcgravia ‘El Coca’ is an extremely rare and highly sought-after shingling species, native to the tropical rainforests of South America. Known for its dramatic leaf shape and compact growth, this form is almost never available in mainstream markets and is a prized gem for terrarium designers and collectors of exotic climbing plants.

Plant Care Instructions:

• Ease of Care: Moderate; requires humidity and vertical support but grows reliably once established

• Light Needs: Bright, indirect light is ideal—too much direct sun can damage delicate foliage

• Humidity Needs: High humidity (70–90%) is essential; thrives in terrariums, vivariums, or greenhouses

• Packaging: Each cutting is wrapped in moist Sphagnum Moss and sealed to protect it during transit

• How to Plant: Press the cutting flat against a moist vertical surface like cork bark or a background panel. Secure gently, keep humid, and warm while rooting begins

How It’s Propagated:

Cuttings are taken from active growth points with at least one node. Rooting is done by pressing the node flat to a moist vertical surface in high humidity. Rooting time may vary from 2–4 weeks depending on conditions.

About the Plant:

Marcgravia ‘El Coca’ is a rare rainforest shingler, known for its small, rounded juvenile leaves that create a beautiful tiled or scaled appearance. As it climbs, the leaves may begin to morph and elongate slightly depending on the species variation and light exposure.

• Leaf Style: Rounded to slightly oval, soft green juvenile leaves in a flat shingling pattern

• Growth Habit: Fast-climbing vine that hugs and adheres to vertical surfaces

• Where It Grows Best: Best grown in enclosed high-humidity terrariums or tropical grow cabinets

• Who It’s For: A must-have for serious collectors, vivarium builders, and exotic foliage lovers

This plant brings natural vertical structure and authentic tropical texture to any bioactive or decorative setup.

Shipping Information:

• Safe Arrival Guarantee: We carefully pack every cutting. If it arrives in poor condition, we’ll refund or replace it—no questions asked.