Chlorophytum comosum 'Variegatum' (v)
variegated spider plant
A rhizomatous perennial forming a clump of narrow, evergreen leaves to 45cm in length, with white marginal stripes. Small white flowers are borne in arching racemes, usually with plantlets in the inflorescence
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green White | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green White | Green | |
| Autumn | Green White | |||
| Winter | Green White |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Chlorophytum are evergreen, rhizomatous perennials with linear or lance-shaped leaves and slender arching stems bearing loose racemes or panicles of small, starry white flowers, in some species also bearing plantlets
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass or in a frost-free enviroment. Tolerant of wide range of conditions. See houseplant cultivation and Chlorophytum for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by seed, root plantlets or by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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