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Anthurium bellum

A Brazilian Atlantic forest anthurium described by Schott in 1859, common in Bahia with over 300 wild records. Collectors describe a terrestrial or creeping herb 30–60 cm tall with discoloured leaves, pink-orange young petioles and a green spathe, sometimes on rock outcrops. It suits warm conditions, moderate humidity and bright shade.

At home, aim for
Day Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Humid airBand in Plantistry
Light Dappled lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest periodGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

Atlantic forest in Bahia, from rain forest (floresta ombrófila) to semi-deciduous 'mata de cipó', mostly below 600 m. Labels describe a terrestrial, sometimes creeping or rock-dwelling herb.

Recorded at 0–950 m, median 150 m.

Brazil

🔒 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.