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Succulents Little published: much of this is inferred from related species

Dracaena subtilis

Dracaena subtilis is the former Sansevieria subtilis, a little-known Ugandan sansevieria. There are no wild GBIF records, so the conditions come from a central Uganda climate point and what is known for small bushland sansevierias.

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

No habitat notes were found; related sansevierias grow in dry bushland and wooded grassland on well-drained soil, often in partial shade.

Elevation unknown; the climate point is about 1075 m.

Uganda

🔒 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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