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

Pyrrosia tricholepis

A felt fern from the Society Islands, in a genus of tough, leathery epiphytes that grow on tree trunks and rocks. Grow it mounted or in a very open mix, with bright filtered light, warmth all year and good air movement.

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
No rest periodGrows on trees (epiphyte)

Where it grows wild

Pyrrosia are generally epiphytes on trees or rocks; this species likely grows on trunks and boulders in Tahitian forest, but specific habitat notes are lacking.

The modelled point on Tahiti is at about 790 m; the true elevation range is not documented here.

Society Is.

🔒 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.