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

Neoregelia sapiatibensis

A rare Neoregelia from the state of Rio de Janeiro, apparently named after the Serra de Sapiatiba near the coast. Few wild records exist; grow it like a coastal rock-dwelling Neoregelia, with bright light, warmth and a water-filled tank.

At home, aim for
Day Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry
Light Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest periodGrows on rock (lithophyte)

Where it grows wild

Probably grows on granite outcrops and in dry coastal forest on hills near the sea; this is inferred from the name and the genus.

The recorded site is near 95 m; the true range is unknown.

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.