Variegated Spider Plant, Airplane Plant 'Siam Lily'
Chlorophytum bichetii
| Family: | Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Chlorophytum (kloh-roh-FY-tum) (Info) |
| Species: | bichetii |
| Cultivar: | Siam Lily |
Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
Flowers are fragrant
Water Requirements:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Where to Grow:
Suitable for growing in containers
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
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)
Sun Exposure:
Light Shade
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Variegated
Smooth-Textured
Provides winter interest
This plant is resistant to deer
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
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 has been said to grow in the following regions:
Calistoga, California
Encino, California
Garberville, California
Desoto, Texas
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Jun 26, 2005, ladyrowan from Garberville, CA (Zone 9a) wrote: Similar to the more common spider plant, this speciman grows in tufts of lime-green, grass-like leaves edged with ivory white. |
