Philodendron auyantepuiense

A Philodendron of the Guiana Highlands described by Bunting in 1967 and named after Auyán-tepui. It is recorded from tepui slopes and summits in Venezuela (Auyán-tepui, Amaruay-tepui, Sarisariñama, Cerro Neblina), Guyana and the Chiribiquete range in Colombia, mostly at 1000–1850 m. Grow it mild and very humid, with cool nights.

At home, aim for

Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry

Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry

Humidity Humid airBand in Plantistry

Light Dappled lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry

No rest periodClimber

Where it grows wild

Humid forest on tepui slopes and summits, sometimes along rivers (Cerro Neblina). The growth habit is not described in the sources consulted; a climbing or epiphytic plant is assumed.

Recorded at 500–1850 m, with a median of about 1080 m; the lowest record is from Chiribiquete in Colombia.

ColombiaGuyanaVenezuela

🔒 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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