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Philodendron bonifaziae

A lowland philodendron of western Ecuador described by Croat in 2016. Records run from near sea level to 600 m, median 135 m, in a region with hot days, warm nights and a distinct dry season from July to September. Keep it warm and humid, and allow slightly drier conditions in its dry months.

At home, aim for
Day Warm-growingTargets 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

Lowland and foothill forest of coastal Ecuador. The habit is not documented in sources we could reach; a hemiepiphytic climber is assumed.

Recorded at 3–600 m, median 135 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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