Anthurium riofrioi

A little-known Ecuadorian endemic described by Sodiro in 1903 from forest west of Angamarca in Cotopaxi province. The labels only say 'subtropical forest', and the one georeferenced point sits at about 3000 m, so the true altitude is uncertain; treat it as a cool montane plant.

At home, aim for

Day Cool-growingTargets 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

Subtropical to montane forest on the western slope of the Andes around Angamarca. No details of growth form are recorded; an epiphytic or humus-dwelling habit, typical of the genus there, is assumed.

The georeferenced record is at about 3010 m, but Sodiro's labels say 'subtropical forest' west of Angamarca, which suggests somewhat lower forest, perhaps 2000–3000 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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