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Alcantarea trepida

A tank-rosette bromeliad of granite inselbergs in central and northern Espírito Santo, Brazil, recorded at about 190–630 m. Its climate is hot, with warm nights and a mild dry winter. Grow it in full sun with a gritty mix; species detail is thin, so this follows the genus.

At home, aim for
Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry
Light Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows on rock (lithophyte)

Where it grows wild

Expected on exposed granite or gneiss outcrops in the Atlantic Forest region, rooted in crevices and thin mats, like other Alcantarea.

Recorded at 192–626 m (median 400 m).

Brazil Southeast

🔒 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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Profiles are drafts built from measured range and climate and from published sources; each section carries its own confidence in the app.