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

Chlorophytumbichetii

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Genus

Chlorophytum (kloh-roh-FY-tum)

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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

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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.
...Read More /> 18-24" tall

Part shade, moist soil

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