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Chlorophytum affine

A widespread African savanna Chlorophytum, recorded from Senegal to Kenya and Malawi at anywhere from 50 to 2,800 m. It grows from fleshy tuberous roots and follows a strong wet–dry cycle, so give it warmth, bright light and plenty of water in the rains, then a dry rest.

At home, aim for
Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry
Light Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

Probably seasonally wet grassland and open savanna woodland, judging by the wide range across the Sudano-Guinean and East African savanna belts. Species-specific habitat notes were not available.

Recorded at 50–2,800 m, median about 1,690 m. East African plants grow on uplands, while West African ones grow in lowland savanna.

West AfricaCentral AfricaEast AfricaSouth-Central Africa

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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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