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Succulents Partly documented

Dracaena specksii

Dracaena specksii is the former Sansevieria specksii, described in 2018 from West Africa and known here from a single record in northern Benin. The site is Sudanian savanna with a strict dry season from November to February, so treat it as a succulent needing a dry winter rest.

At home, aim for
Day IntermediateTargets 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 record is in northern Benin savanna; relatives grow on sandy or rocky ground under shrubs and open woodland. No habitat notes specific to this species were found.

The single record is near 620 m.

Benin

🔒 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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