Anthurium armeniense

An epiphytic Anthurium of the Pacific-slope premontane forests of western Guatemala, named for Finca Armenia above San Rafael, San Marcos. Collectors found it on steep forested slopes above coffee plantations at 1100–1250 m and higher. Its blade is soft, flexible and semiglossy.

At home, aim for

Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry

Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry

Humidity Humid airBand in Plantistry

Light Dappled lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry

Expects a seasonal restGrows on trees (epiphyte)

Where it grows wild

Labels record it as an epiphyte on steep forested slopes and in forest above coffee fincas.

Recorded at 1175–2343 m, median 1250 m (5 records with elevation).

Guatemala

🔒 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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