Marcgravia sp. 'Azrael'

Data Sheet

• Scientific Name: Marcgravia sp. 'Azrael'
• Common Name: Azrael Shingle Vine
• Growth Habit: Shingling/climbing vine
• Origin: Cultivated (exact wild origin uncertain, tropical America)
• Temperature Range: 20–26°C
• Care Level: ★★★☆☆ (3/5 – moderate, requires stable humidity)

Description

The Marcgravia sp. 'Azrael' is a rare and striking shingling vine, admired for its compact, neat growth and ornamental foliage. As with other Marcgravia species, its small, rounded leaves grow tightly pressed against vertical surfaces, creating a living patchwork effect that is both naturalistic and visually stunning.

'Azrael' thrives in warm, humid terrarium environments with bright but indirect light and a consistently moist substrate. It prefers to climb on cork, driftwood, or background walls, rewarding keepers with its distinctive shingling growth habit.

This variety is highly prized among collectors for its rarity and elegant appearance, making it an excellent centrepiece plant for bioactive terrariums or specialist plant collections. While not difficult to grow, it does require stable humidity and airflow to truly thrive.

With its unique aesthetic and rarity in cultivation, the Marcgravia sp. 'Azrael' is an exceptional choice for terrarium enthusiasts looking to add something unusual and eye-catching to their collection.

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