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Chlorophytum pauciphyllum

A few-leaved Chlorophytum from the winter-rainfall west of South Africa, recorded near Vanrhynsdorp in the Knersvlakte and Succulent Karoo. Unlike most of the genus, it grows in the cool, wet winter and should rest dry through the hot summer.

At home, aim for
Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets 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

The records are in semi-arid Succulent Karoo shrubland on stony or sandy ground. It is presumed to be a small geophyte that comes into leaf with the winter rains.

Recorded at about 275 m.

Cape Provinces

🔒 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.