Cercestis mirabilis - silver & pale green patterned climbing plant
Bio: Native to the rainforests of West Africa, this plant features unique, arrow-shaped leaves that are deep green with a striking silver or pale green venation, creating a beautiful contrast.
Positioning: Bright but mostly indirect light needs humidity levels of at least 60% to thrive so a spot in your kitchen or bathroom is ideal.
Watering When the top 1/3 of the growing medium feels dry to the touch - keep the soil moist but not water logged.
Plant Habit This is a vining plant and will require support to climb.
Pot Size 10.5 cm
Plant Bio :
Cercestis mirabilis, a stunning plant from African rain forests with silver and green marked leaves. These are under story plants which climb up & on ever green trees in humid forests.
Positioning
Position your Cercestis mirabilis' in a spot with very good light but mostly indirect light emulating the dappled shade of its tropical home. Avoid letting the intense midday sun shine directly onto the leaves as this will result in a discolouration. This plant prefers warm temperatures so aim to kept it above 18°C during the growing season and in winter avoid cold draughts and exposure to temperatures below 15°C. This plant is also an obligate climber, so will will require you to provide it with support to grow.
Watering
Water your Cercestis mirabilis when the top 1/3 of the growing medium feels dry to the touch & the plant looks a little dull. Avoid getting large drops of water on the leaves and leaving the plant sitting in water. You are aiming to keep the plant moist but not water logged. Letting it dry out a little and ensuring that when water any excess has drained away will avoid root rot. This is the most common reason for these plants failing to thrive in the home.
Pot Size
Your Cercestis mirabilis will be supplied in a 10.5 cm pot along with its own comprehensive easy to follow care guide.
Toxicity
This plant is toxic if injested
