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Streptocarpus lokohensis

A Streptocarpus from the humid forests of north-eastern Madagascar around the Lokoho valley and the Marojejy massif, recorded at about 500–1450 m. Grow it like other Madagascan rainforest Streptocarpus: shaded, warm, constantly humid and evenly moist.

At home, aim for
Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Humid airBand in Plantistry
Light ShadeDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest periodGrows on rock (lithophyte)

Where it grows wild

Recorded in very wet evergreen forest in north-eastern Madagascar. Madagascan Streptocarpus of this kind grow on shaded wet rocks, mossy banks and forest floors, often near streams.

Recorded from 500 to 1444 m, median 738 m.

Madagascar

🔒 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.