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Chlorophytum comosum 'Variegatum'

Also Known As

  • Airplane Plant
  • Variegated Spider plant

Plant type

perennial, bromeliad

size

  • H: 18"
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Chlorophytum comosum 'Variegatum' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chlorophytum comosum 'Variegatum'

Plant type: perennial bromeliad
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 0 - 24 IN - wide, 0 - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in summer
Uses: compact, container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chlorophytum comosum 'Variegatum'

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Chlorophytum comosum 'Variegata' or known as the spider plant having variegated long thin leaves and produces young baby plants on long runners..easy to grow

Gardening facts about Chlorophytum comosum 'Variegatum' plant

How to Grow Chlorophytum comosum 'Variegatum'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 18"-24"

Width: 24"-30"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • regular
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 6"

Width: 12"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture
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aka Spider Plant

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 3'

Width: 5'

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Bonnie Spider Plant

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

10a-11

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 24"

  • bright shade - shade
  • regular
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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
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