Rare Hanging - Marcgravia Sintenisii

Pot Size 15cm

Marcgravia umbellata ‘Sintenisii’ – Rare Shingling Vine

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Marcgravia umbellata ‘Sintenisii’ is a rare tropical shingling plant known for its beautiful, rounded, layered leaves that cling flat to surfaces as it climbs. Native to humid rainforests, it’s a prized choice for terrariums, mounted displays, or trailing from pots with support.

Key Features:

✔ Unique shingling growth habit – climbs or clings to surfaces

✔ Rounded, bronze to green leaves that overlap like roof tiles

✔ Excellent for terrariums, moss poles, or climbing displays

✔ A tropical collector’s favourite for its subtle, elegant form

Care Instructions:

• Light: Thrives in bright, indirect light – avoid direct sun

• Watering: Keep soil lightly moist but not soggy – avoid letting it fully dry

• Humidity: Needs high humidity – 60%+ ideal

• Soil: Use a moisture-retentive, airy mix (peat, moss, perlite)

• Feeding: Feed every 4–6 weeks during the growing season

• Temperature: Best between 20–26°C – sensitive to cold

• Growth: Slow to moderate grower – perfect for close-up plant displays

🌿 Tip: Ideal for terrariums or mounted on cork bark to show off its natural shingling behaviour.