• Marcgravia el Coca
  • Marcgravia el Coca
  • Marcgravia el Coca

Marcgravia el Coca

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Plant species: Marcgravia el Coca



Plant genus: Marcgravia



Plant family: Marcgraviaceae



Plant origin: endemic to South America.



Soil drainage: medium retention, we recommend a substrate mix composed of organic substrate, perlite, vermiculite, sphagnum moss.

Attention: It is recommended that the substrate be kept consistently moist but not excessively wet, to prevent root necrosis.



Soil pH: acidic



Fertilizers: Marcgravias generally do not require constant fertilization, considering the substrate contains organic matter. It is necessary for the fertilizer to be diluted to avoid root burn.



Air humidity: For proper plant development, a high level of air humidity is necessary, ranging between 70% and 90%.

Green Mirrors recommends attaching the plant to a flat support for better attachment and growth.



Temperature: 18-27 degrees Celsius



Light: indirect bright light



Plant height with pot included: 10 cm



Marcgravia el Coca is a perfect species for terrariums, growing as a "shingler" vine in the moist tropical biome. New leaves are usually  (depending on the degree of brightness) and transform into dark green as they mature. This Marcgravia, a species very rare and coveted in plant collectors hobby, is slower to grow, the leaves are in various shades of red-dark brown and grow bigger than most Marcgravia.



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