Sauvagesia Serrata Silver

Sauvagesia Serrata Korth. Silver = Neckia Serrata Korth.

Sauvagesia Serrata was originally described by Korthals as Neckia serrata in 1848, later reclassified into Sauvagesia by Sastre in 1971 — Neckia serrata remains a widely used synonym, and the species is in fact the sole member of the genus Neckia. Native to Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, and the Philippines, it's a low shrub or subshrub in the Ochnaceae family, found growing on mossy rocks in the shade of primary lowland and hill forest, with rigid, almost papery leaves and small white flowers. This "Silver" form carries an additional silvery cast across the foliage, on top of the species' usual straightforward green coloring.

Note: as a freshly imported bare-root plant, this specimen typically arrives with just a few leaves — the photo shows a more mature, fuller specimen for reference.

Care tip: Mimic its native mossy-rock habitat — a mineral, well-draining substrate with good moisture retention suits it better than a rich, soil-heavy potting mix.

Give it deep shade to low, filtered light, consistent moisture without waterlogging, and warm, humid conditions reflecting its damp forest-floor habitat. It stays compact, typically under a meter tall, making it a manageable size for terrarium or paludarium culture.

A genuine taxonomic oddity — this species carries 17 recorded synonyms and has spent well over a century shuffled between genus names, yet remains a distinct, recognizable Bornean and Sumatran forest-floor plant regardless of which name it currently carries.

Care & Specifications

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