Conservatory Greenhouse Houseplants
A miniature species of evergreen perennial vine found near to the town of Santiago, Ecuador, where it climbs on trees in tropical forests. The plant bears small, oval, mid-green, textured leaves, only 1-2cm across, with prominent veins. Its small size, rarely exceeding 60cm high and 45cm wide, slow growth and preference for high atmospheric humidity, make it an ideal species for growing in a terrarium. It has only recently been introduced and is still rare in cultivation but is becoming more available from specialist nurseries. Grown primarily for its foliage interest, flowers are unknown in cultivation
Position
Partial shade
Soil Types
Loam
Max Height
0.5-1 metres
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres