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Orchids Little published: much of this is inferred from related species

Goodyera micrantha

A small terrestrial jewel orchid from Costa Rica, known from very few records. Treat it like other Central American Goodyera: shade, constant humidity, cool to intermediate temperatures and an airy, moisture-retentive mix.

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
No rest periodGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

Probably the floor of wet montane forest, among leaf litter and moss. This follows the genus; one record is at about 2,580 m.

Two records, one at about 2,580 m and one near 40 m; the high one fits the genus better.

Costa Rica

🔒 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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