{"product_id":"sonerila-dongii-ex-sp-vietnam","title":"Sonerila dongii (ex \"sp. Vietnam\")","description":"\u003cem\u003eSonerila dongii\u003c\/em\u003e is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phytotaxa.mapress.com\/pt\/article\/view\/phytotaxa.663.3.4\"\u003especies of Melastomataceae (black mouth plant) newly described in 2024\u003c\/a\u003e from Lâm Đồng Province in southern Vietnam.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt only grows to about 20 cm tall and branches profusely. The leaves are strikingly patterned, especially in low light. Unlike other tropical \u003cem\u003eSonerila species\u003c\/em\u003e , the leaves of \u003cem\u003eSonerila dongii\u003c\/em\u003e are not paper-thin but slightly thickened, almost \"crisp.\" This makes it less sensitive to low humidity and drying out than other members of the genus. In our experience, it can tolerate periods of less than 50% humidity and does not require a super-humid location. The stems are also noticeably thickened and \"fleshy.\" This is likely an adaptation to survive the dry season. Other \u003cem\u003eSonerila species\u003c\/em\u003e from the region often have underground tubers or rhizomes for this purpose. \u003cem\u003eSonerila dongii\u003c\/em\u003e is the only \u003cem\u003eSonerila\u003c\/em\u003e that appears to survive the dry season above ground.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWe can't say for sure whether it's suitable as a houseplant in a shady location, but it would be quite possible if it's protected from dry air (especially in winter). The cuttings we offer here should definitely be kept in a terrarium, as they are still quite young and don't have a very large root system.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It blooms very profusely with surprisingly large, pink flowers with three petals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a young plant in a 6 cm pot.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319069323641,"sku":"Son002","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Sonerila-sp-Vietnam-03.jpg?v=1764912047","url":"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/en\/products\/sonerila-dongii-ex-sp-vietnam","provider":"Jungle Leaves","version":"1.0","type":"link"}