Sophronitis Coccinea Care Questions

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ORIGIN/HABITAT: Brazil. Plants grow in coastal mountains on ridges lying near and parallel to the coast from the state of Santa Catarina northward through the states of Paraná, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. After a brief interruption, plants are found further to the east in the Organ Mountains and then to the north in the coastal mountains of Espirito Santo. Within this region, the habitat may be discontinuous for miles in some localities, but it ultimately re-appears with plants almost always growing on seaward-facing slopes in a band some 2-3 mi. (3–5 km) wide at elevations of 2000–3000 ft. (610–910 m). The moist, southeast tradewinds in this region are lifted along the face of the coastal mountains and condense into clouds and fog with fine mistlike rain. These conditions occur almost daily after 4 p. m. and continue through the night, even during the dry season. Because of this, the habitat is very moist with moss covering everything. The average trees in these moist forests are 15–50 ft. (5–15 m) long and 4–12 in. (10–30 cm) in diameter. Sophronitis coccinea grows on these moss-enshrouded saplings and small trees from near the ground to almost the top. -- Source: Charles Baker

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HUMIDITY: 80–85% year-round. WATER: Rainfall is moderate to heavy most of the year, with a slightly drier period in winter. Cultivated plants should be kept moist and never dry out completely. Care should be taken, however, to ensure the medium does not become stale or sour.

I believe it may give some hints about watering