Monday 21 September 2020

Chlorophytum comosum



Common name: Hen and chicken
Family: Anthericaceae

Origin: South Africa
Plant description: an attractive perennial rosette plant growing grass-like clumps of strap-shaped mid-green leaves which have a white margin.
Use: Beautiful plant for indoors, hanging basket, container, greenhouse, or  ground cover for a shady position.
Light and position: Prefers a moist shady area.
Water requirement: Water moderately throughout the year.
Special care: Sensitive to sunlight and will burn easily. Plant in well-composted soil.
Pest and diseases: Spider mites.
Propagation: Repot rooting plantlets at any time of year.

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