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Ferns Little published: much of this is inferred from related species

Pyrrosia avaratra

A felt-leaved Pyrrosia endemic to far northern Madagascar, recorded mostly around the Montagne d'Ambre massif at about 400-1,200 m. Like other Pyrrosia it is a tough, slow epiphyte that takes brighter light and drier spells than most ferns.

At home, aim for
Day IntermediateTargets 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

Recorded in humid mid-elevation forest of northern Madagascar. Pyrrosia species typically creep on tree trunks and branches or on rocks, using hairy, leathery fronds to withstand drying; habitat details here are inferred from the genus.

Recorded at 375-1,230 m, median about 880 m.

Madagascar

🔒 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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