Botanical Name: Chlorophytum comosum 'Variegatum'
Common Name: Variegated spider plant Type of Plant: monocot: groundcover Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape arching, sprawling plant with grassy foliage with long flower stems forming offset plants – giving a spider-like appearance Height 1-3' Spread 2-4' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure in/out average light indoors; partial shade or shade outdoors Soil prefers moist, well drained soil Hardiness some frost (zones 15-17, 19-24) Morphology: Leaves grass-like 6-12" long or more, green with whitish stripes, arching from base Flowers small, white, lily-like, 1/4" across with yellow tipped stamens – develop into offsets Fruit small capsule Propagation: offsets, division Usage: hanging basket plant, container plant, sometimes used as a ground cover in warm shaded areas outdoors Landscape Care: Watering needs regular water Fertilizing balanced fertilizer, half strength, twice monthly Pruning clean out dead leaves, remove unwanted runners Pests/Diseases mealybug, salt burn where water is salty or humidity low Special Conditions/Other leach soil thoroughly every 4 waterings Origin: South Africa Family: Liliaceae Notes: |
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