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Spathiphyllum minor

A small Spathiphyllum, about 35 cm tall, from the eastern Andean foothills and western Amazon. It is recorded on rocky creek banks and at the foot of limestone bluffs. The name probably duplicates S. minus, published by Bunting on the same page.

At home, aim for
Day Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Humid airBand in Plantistry
Light ShadeDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest periodGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

Small terrestrial or rock-dwelling herb about 35 cm tall, on rocky creek edges, rock walls and at the base of limestone bluffs in wet foothill and cloud forest. The collectors noted a white spathe that turns green and persists.

Recorded from 213 to 1100 m, median 900 m.

EcuadorPeruColombiaBrazil

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✓ 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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