Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux




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Cercestis mirabilis is a tropical African aroid with elongated juvenile leaves marked by pale central patterning on deep green blades. This climbing liana responds well to a moss pole, coir pole or other vertical support, where new foliage develops stronger size and shape. Warm temperatures, bright filtered light, higher humidity and an airy chunky aroid mix keep growth steady. Water once the surface layer starts to dry, then let surplus moisture leave the pot freely. Its bold pattern, narrow footprint and support-friendly habit make it a distinctive choice for collectors of uncommon climbing aroids.
Quick Care Guide
Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Watering
Water when ~30–50% dry
Substrate
Airy + fast-draining • Light moisture buffer • Bark-based • Medium-chunky
Temperature
Ideal: 18–26 °C • Avoid below: 16 °C
Humidity
Humid 60–80 % +
Growth habit
Climbing hemiepiphytic herbaceous perennial.
Support
needed
Growth speed
Slow
Max size indoors
Max. height with support: 200 cm • Max. spread: 120 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Benin to Uganda and Angola; wet tropical habitat
These care values are practical reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a starting point, then adjust for your room, pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the plant dries.
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Do not leave outside below
16°C
This plant is best kept indoors and should not be treated as an outdoor plant in European climates.
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