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    Chlorophytum colubrinum

    Also Known As

    • African Snake Lily

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 7b-10b

    Chlorophytum colubrinum plant details

    Chlorophytum colubrinum is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Chlorophytum colubrinum

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in fall
    Uses: clumping, fall color

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Chlorophytum colubrinum

    USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Chlorophytum colubrinum plant

    How to Grow Chlorophytum colubrinum

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 24"-30"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • regular
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    Chlorophytum 'Gold Nugget'

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 12"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture
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    Chlorophytum comosum

    aka Spider Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 5'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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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
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    Chlorophytum graminifolium

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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
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