Marcgravia rectiflora

This Marcgravia is found throughout Central and South America. This is a beginner Marcgravia that grows faster and is more tolerant of negative conditions than other Marcgravia. It is the most common Marcgravia in the vivarium hobby. These vines appreciate lower light while rooting, and will display high phototropism. They appreciate moderate to high humidity, and do not like water standing on their leaves. We like to root Marcgravia flattened out on sphagnum moss. We keep them in lower light and keep the moss moist but not wet while rooting. We are usually very generous with these portions. Many rooted options have multiple leads.

All of our cuttings have adventitious, aerial roots. Our rooted specimens will have at least a few active roots and will be established plants. Our plants are grown in high humidity in terrariums and greenhouses, therefore may need acclimation to the average home humidity / environment. Please contact us for acclimation information if you are not planning to use this plant in a terrarium, greenhouse, or humid room.