Philodendron warscewiczii

A large, self-heading Philodendron with deeply cut leaves, from the seasonally dry Pacific lowlands of Mexico and Central America. Kew lists it from western Mexico to Panama. The two recorded sites have a long, almost rainless dry season from November to May. Unlike most philodendrons, it needs a pronounced dry, bright rest.

At home, aim for

Day Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry

Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry

Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry

Light Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry

Expects a seasonal restGrows on trees (epiphyte)

Where it grows wild

The sources consulted do not describe its habitat. The recorded site is in seasonally dry Pacific lowland forest. It is generally reported to grow on trees or rocks there, but this could not be confirmed here.

The two records are from about 125 m. No other elevation data were available.

Mexico SouthwestMexico NorthwestMexico SoutheastGuatemalaEl SalvadorHondurasNicaraguaPanama

🔒 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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