Black Toe Tropicals
Phyllagathis sp. 'West Kalimantan'
Phyllagathis sp. 'West Kalimantan'
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A superb species with delicate foliage densely covered in short, red hair. Juvenile foliage is dark olive green, with a thick silver margin, which reduces upon maturity. All parts of the plant are covered in hair, and leaf undersides are red. Prone to leaf and root rot if kept too wet.
| Family | Melastomataceae |
| Locality | West Kalimantan, Indonesia |
| Growth Form and Habit | Upright herb |
| Mature Size | Medium (up to 30-50cm height) |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Light | Dappled shade |
| Humidity | 65-75% |
| Climate | Lowland |
| Watering | Evenly moist |
| Medium | Moisture-retentive, well-draining, nutrient-rich |
| Ease of Cultivation | Moderate to challenging |
*Pictures are representative and might not be of the exact plant for sale unless otherwise stated. Please refer to the size guide below for an estimate of plant dimensions.*
Size Guide
Size Guide
For all plants excluding Orchids, vines and small/mini species
Small: leafspan of 5-15cm, height 5-8cm
Medium: leafspan of 16-25cm, height 9-15cm
Large and above: >26cm leafspan, height >16cm
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