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Chlorophytum asperum

A Namaqualand Chlorophytum known from a few records around 29.6° S, 17.6° E in South Africa's winter-rainfall Succulent Karoo. Unlike most of the genus it should grow in the cool winter and rest dry through the hot summer.

At home, aim for
Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night A clear drop at nightTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Dry airBand in Plantistry
Light Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

Arid shrubland on rocky or sandy ground in Namaqualand; it probably grows among stones and low shrubs in nearly full sun. This is inferred from the location, not from species notes.

The climate site is at about 480 m; records carry no elevation.

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🔒 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.