Marcgravia rectiflora

Marcgravia rectiflora

Fresh cutting as seen in the photo. Each cutting is selected with the necessary stem, node, rhizome, or growth mass required for propagation.

Marcgravia rectiflora is a distinctive shingling tropical vine prized for its small green foliage, tight climbing habit, and strong performance in humid terrarium conditions. Its classic shingling growth pattern, adaptable nature, and appreciation for stable humidity make it a favorite among terrarium enthusiasts and an excellent addition to vivariums and indoor tropical plant collections.

Mature Size: Vines can exceed 3–6+ ft (0.9–1.8+ m) with proper support, though juvenile foliage remains small and compact when maintained in terrarium conditions.

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

Rarity: Rare ⭐⭐⭐

Plant Care

Light: Bright, indirect light; tolerates lower light conditions while rooting.

Water: Keep the substrate or mounting surface consistently moist but never waterlogged.

Humidity: Prefers high humidity (70%+).

Temperature: Prefers 65–85°F (18–29°C).

Soil: Well-draining, moisture-retentive mix rich in organic matter, or mount on cork, wood, Hygrolon, EpiWeb, or another suitable humid surface with sphagnum moss.

Propagation

Marcgravia rectiflora is readily propagated from stem cuttings containing at least one node. Place cuttings flat on moist sphagnum moss or a well-draining propagation mix until roots and new growth develop, or attach them to a humid mounted surface until established.

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