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That’s a beautiful and unique plant! The Marcgravia sp. Red – Umbellata is a shingling tropical vine that is often grown in terrariums due to its love for high humidity.

Here is a guide to Marcgravia sp. Red – Umbellatas care:

🌞 Light

Prefers: Bright, indirect light is ideal. This is the best condition to encourage the vibrant reddish/pinkish new growth and strong coloration.
Avoid: Direct, harsh sunlight will scorch the leaves.
Tolerates: It can tolerate lower light, but the leaves may stay a more solid green and the growth will be slower.

💧 Watering and Soil

Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water when the top inch of the substrate feels slightly dry.
Avoid: Do not let water sit on the leaves for long periods, as this can lead to rot.
Soil/Substrate: Use a well-draining, airy potting mix rich in organic matter. A mix suitable for aroids or epiphytes (like a mix of peat, perlite, and orchid bark, or sphagnum moss/ABG mix in a terrarium) works well.
Growing Habit: As a shingling vine, it will appreciate a vertical surface like a piece of cork bark, driftwood, or a moss pole to climb.

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

Temperature: It thrives in warm temperatures, ideally between $20text{–}26^circtext{C}$ ( $68text{–}79^circtext{F}$ ). Protect it from cold drafts and temperatures below $18^circtext{C}$ ( $64^circtext{F}$ ).
Humidity: High humidity is crucial. Aim for at least 60-80% for optimal growth.
- This is why it is frequently grown in a terrarium, vivarium, or humid cabinet where conditions are stable.
- If growing it outside of an enclosure, you will need to mist regularly or use a dedicated humidifier to maintain high moisture levels.

🌱 Fertilizing and Maintenance

Fertilizing: During the growing season (spring and summer), you can feed it monthly with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength.
Pruning: You can prune it in late winter or early spring to maintain its shape, control its spread, and encourage new branching.
Propagation: It is typically propagated easily from stem cuttings taken with at least one node. These cuttings root best in moist sphagnum moss in a high-humidity environment.