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Anthurium polyphlebium

An Anthurium known from a single collection on Volcán Atacazo, south-west of Quito, at about 1600 m. The name refers to its many veins. Grow it intermediate and humid, as for other mid-elevation Andean Anthurium.

At home, aim for
Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Very humid airBand in Plantistry
Light Dappled lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest periodGrows on trees (epiphyte)

Where it grows wild

The only label gives Volcán Atacazo at 1600 m, without habitat notes. IUCN lists moist montane forest. Epiphytic is assumed from the genus.

One record at 1600 m.

Ecuador

🔒 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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