Philodendron crassispathum
A montane Philodendron from Costa Rica and western Panama. It was described in 1997, and its name means 'thick spathe'.
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
Expects a seasonal restClimber
Where it grows wild
Montane and cloud forest along the Tilarán, Central and Talamanca ranges. Growth-habit notes are thin; it is assumed to be a hemiepiphytic climber.
Records span 650–2600 m with a median of 1630 m (103 records).
Costa RicaPanamá
🔒 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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