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Aroids Partly documented

Thaumatophyllum stenolobum

A large tree-philodendron of eastern Brazil, formerly Philodendron stenolobum, with long, narrowly lobed leaves. The measured sites are warm coastal lowlands with a dry season from April to September. Grow it bright and warm with good drainage, easing water in winter.

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 in the ground

Where it grows wild

Large hemiepiphyte or terrestrial and rock-dwelling plant in Brazilian coastal forest; habitat details were not found.

Recorded 3–805 m, median 150 m.

Brazil

🔒 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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