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

Vriesea muelleri

A Brazilian Vriesea of the Atlantic Forest, listed for southern and southeastern Brazil. Herbarium specimens come from Santa Catarina (Serra do Rio do Rastro at about 1,100 m; Ilhota at about 100 m) and São Paulo. Grow it like other Atlantic Forest vrieseas: filtered light, humid air, cool winter nights and a water-filled cup.

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
No rest periodGrows on trees (epiphyte)

Where it grows wild

Grows in Atlantic Forest; specimens are labelled 'Floresta Atlântica'. Growth form was not stated in the sources, and an epiphytic habit, typical of the genus, is assumed.

Specimens were collected from about 100 m to about 1,100 m.

Brazil (South)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.