Chlorophytum 'Gold Nugget'

Also Known As

Gold Nugget Spider Plant

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 6"
W: 12"

planting zones

9a-11

Chlorophytum 'Gold Nugget' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chlorophytum 'Gold Nugget'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: compact, container plant, dwarf, houseplant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chlorophytum 'Gold Nugget'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From the Drakensburgs of eastern South Africa and shared with us by plantsman Gary Hammer, this is essentially a dwarf, variegated, ground-covery spider plant -- with no macrame?? hangers needed. (Does anyone remember macrame???) Has been a wonderful addition to container plantings for us with its 6", light cream and green striped leaves and has been hardy in the ground, frosting back only when temperatures drop to 20F, USDA zone 9, though we would recommend a mulch with such temperatures. Even summer moisture; bright light to fairly deep shade. Decent drainage best.