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Chlorophytum longifolium

A widespread tropical African savanna Chlorophytum, recorded from Benin to Ethiopia and south to Botswana and Zimbabwe. It is a fleshy-rooted herb of woodland and grassland that grows in the summer rains and rests through a hot, dry winter.

At home, aim for
Day Warm-growingTargets 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

Probably miombo and mopane woodland, wooded grassland and open savanna, often on sandy soils. This is inferred from the record locations and from related savanna species.

Recorded at 640–1,588 m, median 1,200 m (17 records).

West Africa (Ivory Coast to Nigeria)Central African Republic and DR CongoEthiopia and EritreaEast AfricaZambia, Zimbabwe, MozambiqueBotswana and NamibiaAngola

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✓ 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
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