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Chlorophytum comosum

Family Anthericaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   9a - 11   RHS:   FH - FT   EGF:   H5 - G2   Australia:   3 - 5  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 25 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Chlorophytum comosum (spider plant) is repeat-blooming and bears white flowers during early spring to late winter. The showy matte foliage is variegated and striped, faded green and pastel yellow in colour, medium in texture and evergreen. Chlorophytum comosum (spider plant) bears striped fruit.
Typical Uses Annual, bedding plant, border, container, ground cover, hanging basket, house plant and tropical.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Chlorophytum comosum (spider plant) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner.