Chlorophytum comosum 'Variegatum' (Ribbon spider plant)
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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 'Variegatum'
Other names: Ribbon spider plant
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Genus: Chlorophytum
Variety or cultivar: 'Variegatum' _ 'Variegatum' is a tender perennial forming a clump of narrow, evergreen leaves with marginal white stripes and arching racemes of small white flowers in summer. New plantlets form in the inflorescence.
Chlorophytum comosum 'Variegatum' is: Evergreen
Flower: White in Summer
Foliage: White, Variegated, Green in All seasons
Habit: Arching, Weeping
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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General care
Pruning: No pruning required. Remove dead leaves to the base.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Division, Root plantlets, Seed. REGISTER to read more...
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Chlorophytum comosum 'Variegatum' (Ribbon 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.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade | |
| Aspect: | East, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Indoor heated (H1), Indoor unheated (H2) | |
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