1 6

Emm's Plant House

Marcgravia Dark Brown

Marcgravia Dark Brown

£22.00 GBP
£22.00 GBP
Sale Sold out
Taxes included.

Marcgravia ‘Dark Brown’ is a dramatic shingle vine cherished for its deep chocolate to mahogany-toned juvenile leaves. As it climbs, the plant produces velvety, richly pigmented foliage that adds bold contrast in terrariums and cabinets. Mysterious, elegant, and highly collectible, this variety brings a warm, earthy sophistication to any tropical setup.

  • Full Botanical Name: Marcgravia sp. ‘Dark Brown’
  • Common Names: Dark Brown Shingle Vine, Chocolate Marcgravia
  • Country and/or Region of Origin: Tropical Central & South America
  • Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Found climbing mossy trunks in deeply shaded, humid rainforest understories

Care Guide

  • Care Guide:
  • Light: Medium to bright indirect light; deeper leaf tones form best in moderate shade.
  • Ideal Room: Terrariums, cabinets, or high-humidity plant rooms
  • Feeding: Feed lightly every 4–6 weeks with diluted houseplant fertiliser.
  • Humidity: Requires 70–90% humidity for consistent shingling.
  • Ideal Temperature: 20–28°C; avoid cold conditions below 16°C.
  • Watering: Keep lightly moist; allow slight drying at the top before re-watering.
  • Pet/Child Safe: Non-toxic (genus level).
  • Soil Type: Moist, airy mix such as fine orchid bark, sphagnum, perlite, and coir
  • Propagation: Stem cuttings pressed against a moist surface or moss
  • Eventual Height and Spread: 30–120 cm of climbing growth
  • Growth Rate: Moderate; improves massively with stable humidity
  • Pests and Treatment: May attract spider mites and thrips; treat with gentle insecticides
  • Repotting: Every 1–2 years; prefers snug containers
  • Pruning: Pinch tips to encourage bushier growth
  • Air Purification: Good for terrarium ecosystems
  • Folklore: Dark-coloured Marcgravias are thought to symbolise grounding and stability
    • View full details