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Chlorophytum, Airplane Plant, Variegated Spider Plant 'Siam Lily'

Chlorophytumbichetii

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Chlorophytum bichetii by Beach_Barbie
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Genus
Chlorophytum (kloh-roh-FY-tum)
Info
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is resistant to deer
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Plant is viviparous
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Calistoga, California

Encino, California

GARBERVILLE, California

Desoto, Texas

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ladyrowan
Garberville, CA (Zone 9a) | June 2005 | positive

Similar to the more common spider plant, this speciman grows in tufts of lime-green, grass-like leaves edged with ivory white.
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