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Columnea trollii

A high-elevation Columnea of the Bolivian and Peruvian Yungas, recorded mostly near 3000 m. It is a genuinely cool grower, with cold nights and a pronounced dry season from May to September.

At home, aim for
Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Humid airBand in Plantistry
Light Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows on trees (epiphyte)

Where it grows wild

Presumed an epiphyte or low scrambler in upper montane cloud forest of the Yungas; species-specific habitat notes were not found.

Recorded from 1500 to 3200 m, median 3000 m.

BoliviaPeru

🔒 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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