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Vriesea longiscapa

A tank-forming Vriesea of the Atlantic rainforest of southeastern Brazil, named for its long flower stalk. Collectors record it as an epiphyte inside forest near streams, from about 400 to 1400 m. Grow it like other shade-loving Atlantic Forest vrieseas: moderate light, humid air and mild temperatures with cooler nights.

At home, aim for
Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Humid airBand in Plantistry
Light Dappled lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows on trees (epiphyte)

Where it grows wild

Epiphyte inside humid montane Atlantic forest, often near watercourses, in protected areas such as Serra dos Órgãos, Bocaina and Santa Lúcia.

Records span 366–1390 m, median about 880 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.