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Philodendron folsomii

A Panamanian Philodendron described by Croat in 1997, known from 12 records at 700–1000 m in the mountains of Coclé. It is a warm-intermediate premontane forest species that wants steady humidity and a mild night drop.

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

Premontane wet forest on the continental divide of Coclé, around El Valle and Cerro Gaital. Growth form is assumed to be hemiepiphytic from the genus.

All 12 records fall between 700 and 1000 m, median 800 m.

Panama

🔒 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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