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Werauhia hygrometrica

A large tank bromeliad of Central American and northern Andean montane wet forests, centred around 1,500 m. It wants mild, even temperatures all year, very humid air and bright shade, with water held in its central 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

Epiphytic in the mid-canopy of montane rain forest and cloud forest, like most Werauhia. Nothing specific to this species' habitat was found.

Recorded at 11–3,000 m, median about 1,550 m; most records lie between 1,000 and 2,200 m.

ColombiaCosta RicaEcuadorPanamáNicaraguaHondurasVenezuelaMexico Southwest

🔒 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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