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Plant Habit: Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Full Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 12
Plant Height: Climbs 4 feet or more
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: shingle plant
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Terrariums
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
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Common names
  • Shingle Vine
  • Shingle Plant

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Location: Costa Rica
Location: Costa Rica
Location: My terrarium 75, Florida
Date: 2019-12-04
M. rectiflora on the left, climbing up the wall
Location: Frisco TX
Date: 2013-03-01 
Growing up a fern pole, in a 4\" pot.
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