Marcgravia rectiflora
Marcgravia rectiflora
Marcgravia
Marcgraviaceae
Tropical Plants
Zone 5–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
💨 Air-Purifying
🏠 Indoor
This rare tropical epiphyte requires high humidity and consistently moist conditions. Provide bright indirect light and excellent drainage using orchid-type potting mix. Ideal for terrariums or greenhouse collections.
Care Requirements
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
120″ – 240″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
36″
Watering Schedule
Every 3-5 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged, Mist Regularly
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-10° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 120″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Colombia
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Guatemala
Haiti
Honduras
Leeward Is.
Peru
Puerto Rico
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Available From (0)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.