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Philodendron werneri

A Philodendron described by Croat in 2013 (Aroideana 36E) and known from a single record at about 2,000 m in Loja province, southern Ecuador. It is a cool-growing montane species: aim for mild days, cool nights and high humidity.

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

Known from one collection in montane forest in southern Ecuador. No habitat notes were reachable. Montane Philodendron here usually grow as hemiepiphytic climbers or scramblers, but we could not confirm the habit of this species.

The one site lies at about 2,000 m. The record itself carries no elevation.

Southern Ecuador (Loja)

🔒 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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Profiles are drafts built from measured range and climate and from published sources; each section carries its own confidence in the app.