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

Guzmania pseudospectabilis

A tank-forming Guzmania endemic to Ecuador, recorded from wet montane forest on the western Andean slopes at about 1000–1800 m. One field observation places it in the canopy of primary cloud forest. Little else is published, so conditions here come from the measured sites and what is typical for canopy guzmanias of cloud forest.

At home, aim for
Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Humid airBand in Plantistry
Light Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest periodGrows on trees (epiphyte)

Where it grows wild

Epiphytic in subtropical to tropical moist montane forest; a field record notes it high in the canopy of primary cloud forest (Amagusa reserve). Herbarium localities include the Lita–Río Cristal road and the Chical–Loma Negra trail in northwestern Ecuador.

Recorded at 1000–1800 m, median about 1250 m.

Ecuador

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✓ 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
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