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Columnea ulei

A northeast Brazilian Columnea known from the humid mountain forests of Ceará, such as the Serra de Baturité and Serra de Maranguape, around 700–1000 m. These are moist islands in a semi-arid region, with a strong August–December dry season.

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

Where it grows wild

Presumed an epiphyte of the humid upland forest enclaves (brejos de altitude) of Ceará; species-specific habitat notes were not found.

Recorded from 1 to 1078 m, median 741 m; the upland sites dominate.

Brazil

🔒 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.