Cattleya acuensis
A rupicolous former Laelia (Hoffmannseggella) from the high peaks of the Serra do Mar mountains of Rio de Janeiro state, recorded at 1800–2100 m.
At home, aim for
Day
Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night
Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity
Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry
Light
Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows on rock (lithophyte)
Where it grows wild
Grows on exposed rock outcrops at high elevation, rooting in thin moss and humus in crevices.
Listed at 1800–2100 m in Rio de Janeiro; the GBIF records carry little elevation data.
Brazil Southeast
🔒 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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