Description
The "Green" cultivar of the Spider Plant, Chlorophytum comosum, is a lush all-green variety revered for its resilient nature and air-purifying capabilities. Its long arching leaves offer a refreshing touch of greenery, and while it might not present vibrant flowers, its spiderettes dangling from mature plants provide visual interest. A versatile choice, it's equally suited for gardens, indoor pots, hanging baskets, or as a classic houseplant.
Whether in the ground, pots, or hanging baskets, this adaptable plant thrives in well-draining soil; if planting in-ground, consider enhancing sandy soils with a soil conditioner. It favours indirect light or partial shade and requires more frequent watering in Bunuru (summer) compared to cooler seasons. For optimal growth, a light application of general-purpose fertiliser in Djilba (early spring) will keep it thriving.
| Botanical Name | Chlorophytum comosum |
| Common Name | Spider Plant |
| Cultivar | Plain Green |
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Classification |
Shade and Indoor |
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| Origin | Tropical Africa |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 30 - 60 cm |
| Width | 30 - 60 cm |
| Light | Bright, indirect sunlight |
| Soil | Tolerant of most soils as long as they are free-draining |
| Water Requirement | Keep moist during warm weather. Less in cool weather |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Flower Colour | Cream |
| Flower Time | Birak to Bunuru (early to late summer) |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic to humans and animals. Cats in particular enjoy eating Spider Plants, and get a mild high from it. |
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