Marcgravia sp. 'Highlands'

Data Sheet

• Scientific Name: Marcgravia sp. 'Highlands'
• Common Name: Highlands Shingle Vine
• Growth Habit: Shingling/climbing vine
• Origin: Cultivated (believed to originate from highland cloud forests in tropical America)
• Temperature Range: 18–24°C
• Care Level: ★★★☆☆ (3/5 – moderate, prefers cooler, humid environments)

Description

The Marcgravia sp. 'Highlands' is a rare and highly desirable shingling vine, thought to originate from the cooler, misty highland forests of tropical America. Its compact, rounded leaves grow in overlapping layers against surfaces, creating a natural shingle effect that makes it a showpiece plant for terrariums and bioactive setups.

Unlike many lowland Marcgravia, the 'Highlands' variety prefers slightly cooler conditions, thriving in 18–24°C with consistently high humidity. This makes it especially well suited to cloud forest-style terrariums and vivariums. Given stable conditions and vertical climbing surfaces such as cork, wood, or stone, it will establish steadily and reward keepers with a lush, natural backdrop.

Prized by collectors for its rarity and adaptability to specialised setups, the Marcgravia sp. 'Highlands' adds authenticity and beauty to any terrarium build.

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