Macleania rupestris Culture
One of the Macleania species we grow at Ecuagenera, Macleania rupestris does best under cool-to-intermediate conditions.
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Light: Bright to moderate indirect light.
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Temperature: It prefers days of 18-26 °C (64-79 °F) and cooler nights around 12-18 °C (54-64 °F).
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Humidity: High, stable humidity (70-85%) keeps the foliage in top condition; a humidifier or grouping plants together helps in dry rooms.
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Watering: Water when the top of the substrate starts to dry; keep it lightly moist and never waterlogged.
Additional notes: Like most Ericaceae, it can drop part of its foliage from the stress of shipping. Give it good ambient humidity and water 2-3 times a week for the first 15 days and it will push new growth and recover quickly.