Species: Pellionia argentea
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Temperature preferences: Warm to cool growing
Water preferences: Medium to high moisture
Terrestrial or Epiphytic: Terrestrial
General Information and Care: Pellionia argentea is an excellent choice for a vine in your terrarium. It has dark green rippled leaves on light green stems. Additionally, it is a moderately fast grower making it an excellent choice for quick coverage of a background or groundcover. Depending on growing conditions, leave diameter can range from 1-3". The leaf size generally stays on the smaller side ranging from 1-2" in typical terrarium growing conditions. This is a great plant to grow in combination with a plant that has brighter colors because this provides a beautiful backdrop with is dark green leaves. This Pellionia is also a great option for froglets tank as it is quickest growing and seems to tolerate lower light levels the best of any of the Pellionias that Glass Box Tropicals offers.
Glass Box Tropicals Plant Care Rating: 2
Shipped Size: Well rooted plant that has been grown in a 2.5" pot. Will be shipped bareroot.
