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

Vriesea leptantha

Vriesea leptantha is a high-elevation bromeliad of the Rio de Janeiro mountains, first collected by Brade in 1932 at Pedra da República and described by Harms in 1935. It grows in dense populations in campos de altitude on the Pedra do Desengano at 1,500–1,800 m, alongside V. altimontana. It needs cool, foggy, bright conditions.

At home, aim for
Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night A clear drop at nightTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Humid airBand in Plantistry
Light Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

In high-altitude grassland (campos de altitude) and montane forest, it grows as a terrestrial or epiphyte in dense populations. Plants are caulescent, with light-green leaves, a wine-coloured sheath and a pinkish scape.

GBIF records are at 1,500–1,800 m.

Brazil Southeast

🔒 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.