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

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