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Vriesea drewii

A high-altitude Vriesea of wet upper montane forest and páramo-edge shrubland in Colombia and northern Ecuador, recorded at about 2600–3100 m.

At home, aim for
Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Humid airBand in Plantistry
Light Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest periodGrows on trees (epiphyte)

Where it grows wild

The type came from wet rainforest near Sigsipamba (Imbabura); Colombian records come from the páramos of San Pedro and Riosucio, Reserva Navarco and La Colosa. Wikipedia gives montane forest and high-altitude shrubland. Habit is not stated on the labels seen.

Recorded at about 2600–3120 m, median about 2860 m.

ColombiaEcuador

🔒 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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