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Chlorophytum calyptrocarpum

A southern African savanna Chlorophytum, recorded mostly on the northern Namibian and Kalahari sandveld and in South Africa's northern provinces at about 1,200 to 1,500 m. It grows in a hot summer rainy season and rests through a dry winter with cold nights, so give it full light, summer water and a dry, cool winter.

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

Probably open savanna and wooded grassland on deep Kalahari sands and similar well-drained soils, growing among grasses.

Recorded at about 1,280 to 1,500 m.

AngolaDR CongoMozambiqueNamibiaNorthern ProvincesZambiaZimbabwe

🔒 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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