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Columnea ferruginea

A Colombian Columnea described by J.F. Smith and J.L. Clark in 2013, known from five records at 2100-2310 m. The epithet means rust-coloured. It comes from cool, constantly wet montane forest, so it needs cool nights and steady moisture.

At home, aim for
Day IntermediateTargets 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

Probably an epiphyte in wet montane forest, like its relatives; no habitat notes were readable. Built from the measured data and what is known for epiphytic Columnea in general; nothing species-specific on cultivation was found.

Records span 2100-2310 m, median 2100 m (5 records).

Colombia

🔒 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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Profiles are drafts built from measured range and climate and from published sources; each section carries its own confidence in the app.