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Philodendron chirripoense

A scandent hemiepiphytic philodendron known only from its type specimen on the Pacific slope of southern Costa Rica, in premontane wet forest. It has very long, thread-thin internodes (20 cm long, under 3 mm thick) and inflorescences longer than its small leaves, which are unlike any other Central American philodendron. Grow it mild and humid, with a strong wet season.

At home, aim for
Day Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Humid airBand in Plantistry
Light ShadeDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest periodClimber

Where it grows wild

A hemiepiphyte with a scandent stem, found in premontane wet forest.

The type site is at about 1000 m.

Costa Rica

🔒 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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