Discover the Beauty of Chlorophytum Orchidastrum, C. Amaniense, and New Plant Varieties for Sale

Description

Common name:

Chlorophytum New

Regional name:

Marathi - Chlorophytum

Category:

Groundcovers, Indoor Plants

Family:

Liliaceae or Lily family

Light:

Sun growing, Semi shade, Shade growing

Water:

Normal

Primarily grown for:

Foliage

Flowering season:

Year-around flowering, Flowers in flushes throughout the year, Flowers are inconspicuous

Flower or Inflorescence color:

White

Foliage color:

Green

Plant Height or length:

50 cms to 100 cms

Plant Spread or Width:

50 cms to 100 cms

Plant Form:

Spreading

Special Character:

• Good for Edges ie very small hedge or border
• Hanging or weeping growth habit
• NASA plant for Indoor pollution control

Generally available in India in quantities of:

Over hundreds

Plant Description:

- There is a lot of confusion regarding the name of this plant. Hopefully this puts an end to it.
- An exciting new foliage plant from tropical West Africa. As with all chlorophytums it is easy to grow.
- Bright light makes the petioles a glowing orange - as if they are glowing hot. Certain good varieties have brighter petioles (and leaf midribs).
- Requires bright light with protection from full mid-day sun.
- Leaves are broad ovate with coral stems.
- Its ease of growing makes it a favorite plant with beginners.
- Grows up to 50 cms high.
- Flowers are small and inconspicous. They are on a small spike between the leaves.

Growing tips:

- It is very hardy grower.
- Very dependable.
- Any good soil with compost added is fine