Vriesea microrachis
A Southeast Brazilian Vriesea described in 2011. Only one herbarium record without a locality is in GBIF. Care here is generalised from Atlantic Forest tank Vriesea and the one measured site, which is warm and seasonal.
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
Habitat not confirmed in any source that could be reached. It is assumed to be an Atlantic Forest tank bromeliad.
Unknown.
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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