Anthurium sagittellum

Known from Sodiro's 1904 type collection from the eastern forests of Tungurahua volcano, near Baños. Nothing is recorded on its habit; the georeferenced point is very high, so grow it cool rather than cold.

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

The label says 'in silvis orientalibus vulcani Tungurahua' (forests on the east of Tungurahua volcano); IUCN lists moist montane forest. Habit is unrecorded; epiphytic is assumed.

No label elevation; the georeferenced point sits at about 3470 m, while the forested slopes above Baños run roughly 1800–3000 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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