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Guzmania fuquae

A Guzmania from the wet Chocó foothills of Esmeraldas in northwestern Ecuador, recorded at 350–800 m; one collection grew on rocks along the Río Negro on the Lita–Alto Tambo road. Most records are hidden because of its conservation status. It needs warm, very humid, shaded conditions.

At home, aim for
Day Warm-growingTargets 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 rock (lithophyte)

Where it grows wild

Humid foothill forest; one collection was on rocks along a river.

Recorded at 350–800 m, median 600 m.

Ecuador

🔒 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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