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Chlorophytum humifusum

A low, spreading Chlorophytum of southern Ethiopia and northern Kenya, as its name suggests, with leaves lying flat on the ground. It comes from bushland and grassland with two rainy seasons and a dry, sunny period from December to February. Grow it bright and warm, with a dry winter rest.

At home, aim for
Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry
Night A clear drop at nightTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Dry airBand in Plantistry
Light Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

Probably Acacia-Commiphora bushland and dry grassland on stony or sandy soil; inferred from the record sites and the genus.

Recorded at 460-1,870 m, median about 1,300 m.

EthiopiaKenya

🔒 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.