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Ferns Partly documented

Bolbitis hastata

A Neotropical Bolbitis of southern Mexico and Costa Rica, recorded mostly in mid-elevation wet forest around 800 m. Unlike the everwet African species it sees a real dry season from February to April, so it appreciates slightly drier winter conditions while staying shaded and humid.

At home, aim for
Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Humid airBand in Plantistry
Light ShadeDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

Inferred from the genus and its records: shaded wet forest, on rocks and banks near streams and in ravines.

Recorded from 46 to 1,840 m, median about 800 m.

Costa RicaMexico GulfMexico SoutheastMexico Southwest

🔒 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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