Marcgravia sintenisii

Data Sheet

• Scientific Name: Marcgravia sintenisii
• Common Name: Sintenis’ Shingle Vine
• Growth Habit: Shingling/climbing vine
• Origin: Cultivated (native to Puerto Rico & Caribbean islands)
• Temperature Range: 20–26°C
• Care Level: ★★★☆☆ (3/5 – moderate, requires consistent humidity)

Description

The Marcgravia sintenisii is a rare and highly desirable shingling vine, native to the Caribbean, where it naturally clings to tree trunks and rocks in humid tropical forests. Its small, rounded leaves grow tightly against surfaces in neat overlapping patterns, creating a living mosaic that makes it a favourite for terrarium backgrounds and naturalistic builds.

This species thrives in warm, humid conditions with bright but indirect light. It prefers to climb vertically on wood, cork, or stone, where its shingling growth habit is most pronounced. With consistent moisture and a stable environment, it will establish steadily, rewarding the keeper with lush, textured greenery.

Due to its rarity and specific habitat preferences, the Marcgravia sintenisii is best suited to intermediate and advanced terrarium keepers or plant collectors who can maintain stable humidity and airflow.

With its Caribbean origins and striking growth habit, this species adds both rarity and natural beauty to bioactive enclosures and plant displays.

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