Dracaena arborescens

A succulent sansevieria, formerly Sansevieria arborescens, from coastal Kenya and Tanzania, whose thick, flat leaves grow on upright stems that can exceed 60 cm, giving it a tree-like look. It grows at low elevation in Acacia–Commiphora woodland and coastal forest groves, in a hot climate with two rainy seasons. Grow it warm and bright in a gritty mix, watering thoroughly and letting it dry out.

At home, aim for

Day Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry

Night Close to the dayTargets 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

Dry Acacia–Commiphora bushland and woodland and coastal forest groves, growing on the ground in partial shade of shrubs and trees.

The few specimens with elevation are from about 40 m, near sea level on the coastal plain.

KenyaTanzania

🔒 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.