Anthurium barclayanum

A large epiphytic Anthurium of the seasonally dry coastal region of south-western Ecuador and north-western Peru (Manabí, Guayas, El Oro, Loja, Tumbes). Collectors describe it as a giant epiphyte in tropical dry and spiny forest, and in deep shade in gallery forest along streams. It is one of the few anthuriums adapted to a long dry season.

At home, aim for

Day Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry

Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry

Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry

Light Dappled lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry

Expects a seasonal restGrows on trees (epiphyte)

Where it grows wild

Recorded as an epiphyte in tropical dry forest, spiny monte and premontane moist forest, and as a common giant epiphyte in deep shade in gallery forest with Ficus at the bottom of stream gorges in the coastal hills.

Recorded from 50 to 890 m, median 150 m (65 records).

EcuadorPeru

🔒 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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