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Chlorophytum cremnophilum

A cliff-dwelling Chlorophytum ('cremnophilum' means cliff-loving) from the Eastern Cape of South Africa, known from very few records. It grows in crevices on rock faces where rain is spread through the year, so it wants sharp drainage, bright light and steady moderate moisture rather than a strict dormancy.

At home, aim for
Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Dry airBand in Plantistry
Light Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest periodGrows on rock (lithophyte)

Where it grows wild

Grows in crevices and on ledges of cliffs and steep rock faces in the Eastern Cape mountains and gorges, typical of the region's cliff-adapted flora. Detail beyond the name and region is inferred.

Climate sites at about 160 and 700 m; no elevations on the records.

South Africa

🔒 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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