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Intermediate
skill rating |
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0.5m
max. spread |
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0.5m
max. height |
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5-10 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
Botanical name: Chlorophytum comosum
Other names: Spider plant
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Genus: Chlorophytum
Species: C. comosum - C. comosum is a tender perennial forming a clump of narrow, evergreen leaves and arching racemes of small white flowers in summer. New plantlets form in the inflorescence.
Chlorophytum comosum is: Evergreen
Flower: White in Summer
Foliage: Green in All seasons
Habit: Arching, Weeping
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Chlorophytum comosum (Spider plant) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Hanging baskets, Indoor, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation: Grow inside in filtered light, and water sparingly in winter. Needs a frost-free environment.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade |
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| Aspect: |
East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Indoor heated (H1), Indoor unheated (H2) |
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Question from
Olly
Hello,
I have a plant I thought it's name was Chlorophytum comosum 'Variegatum'. It has green central stripe and white margins. I thought that if it has the white central stripe- it is
Chlorophytum comosum 'Vittatum'. I am really interested to understand the differences between the varieties. My friend has a beautiful plant, its plantlets have with attractive curly leaves. ICould you can help me to identify the plants? Thanks a lot. Olly
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- Posted: Sat. 28th August 2010 00:00
- Last reply: Thu. 9th September 2010 16:03
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