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Ferns Partly documented

Asplenium beankaense

A spleenwort described by Viane in 2021 and named after Beanka, a limestone (tsingy) forest in western Madagascar. Its eight records lie at 100–595 m in a hot region with a long dry season. It probably grows in shaded limestone crevices, so give it lime, warmth and a drier winter.

At home, aim for
Day Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry
Light ShadeDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows on rock (lithophyte)

Where it grows wild

The name points to the Beanka area of western Madagascar, where dry deciduous forest grows on karst limestone. It is assumed to root in shaded, humid crevices and fissures of the limestone. This is an inference, not a published habitat note.

Eight records at 100–595 m, median 310 m.

Madagascar

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✓ 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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