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Chlorophytum colubrinum

A widespread south-central African Chlorophytum of the miombo woodland belt, recorded from Angola to Tanzania and Zimbabwe, mostly at 1,000–1,500 m. It follows the miombo rhythm: rapid growth in the November-to-April rains and a long, bright, dry rest from May to October.

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

Records follow the Zambezian miombo and wooded grassland zone, where such herbs grow in grass among scattered trees, on termite mounds and woodland edges. No species-specific account was reachable; this is inferred from the distribution and genus.

Recorded at 500–2,500 m, median about 1,240 m.

ZambiaTanzaniaMalawiBurundiAngolaZimbabweMozambiqueRwandaDR CongoEquatorial Guinea

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✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
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✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
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