Aerides upcmae
An Aerides described in 2020 by authors working on Philippine orchids; its habitat and exact range are not yet documented. Grow it like other warm Philippine Aerides, with bright filtered light, warm nights, high humidity and fast-drying roots.
At home, aim for
Day
Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night
Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity
Humid airBand in Plantistry
Light
Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest periodGrows on trees (epiphyte)
Where it grows wild
Not documented; probably an epiphyte in Philippine forest like its relatives.
Unknown.
Philippines
🔒 Growing it like that
The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:
✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild
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