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Anthurium scaberulum

A rarely recorded Anthurium from cool montane forest in Ecuador, described by Sodiro from near Quito and later collected on the eastern slope at 1770–2780 m. The name suggests slightly rough (scabrous) tissues. Grow it cool and constantly humid.

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

IUCN (via Wikipedia) lists moist montane forest; labels carry no habitat notes. Epiphytic is assumed from the genus and habitat.

Measured sites at about 1770 and 2780 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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