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    • Photo of Chlorophytum comosum flower by Avant Gardens

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    Chlorophytum comosum

    Also Known As

    • Spider Plant

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'
    • W: 5'

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Chlorophytum comosum plant details

    Chlorophytum comosum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall, spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Chlorophytum comosum

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 5 FT wide, 3 FT tall
    Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Chlorophytum comosum

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Full Sun to Light Shade. Indoor/ Outdoor (Patio). White Flowers.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Did you know this is the botanical name for Spider Plant? Easy and fun variegated white and green striped foliage will cascade from shady planters and baskets or can even be used as a quick cover for shady beds.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Chlorophytum comosum plant

    How to Grow Chlorophytum comosum

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Chlorophytum 'Gary Hammer'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 24"-30"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Chlorophytum 'Gary Hammer' flower, foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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    Chlorophytum 'Gold Nugget'

    aka Gold Nugget Spider Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 12"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Chlorophytum 'Gold Nugget' flower, foliage by Cistus Nursery
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    Chlorophytum comosum 'Bonnie'

    aka Bonnie Spider Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 24"

    • bright shade - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Chlorophytum comosum 'Bonnie' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Chlorophytum graminifolium

    aka Anthericum undulatum, St. Bernard's Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Chlorophytum graminifolium flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Chlorophytum saundersiae

    aka Anthericum saundersiae, St. Bernard's Lily, Star Lily

    Plant Type

    Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    7b-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 1'

    • sun - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Chlorophytum saundersiae flower by Far South Wholesale Nursery
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