Dracaena lavranii
A snake plant from the hot coastal lowlands of central Somalia, described as Sansevieria lavranii. It is known from a single collection, so care follows the measured climate and related dry-country snake plants.
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
The only specimen is from 179 km north of Mogadishu on the Harardere road, at 92 m, in dry lowland bushland on sandy soil.
Known from 92 m.
Somalia (Middle Shabelle)
🔒 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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