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Chlorophytum comosum (Thunb.) Jaques 'Variegatum'
| Family Name: | Asparagaceae |
| Common Name: | Variegated Spider Plant, Variegated Spider Ivy |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 60 cm |
Biogeography
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Foliage | Linear leaves are mostly green with a thin, white leaf margin. Leaves arch backwards, forming a small fountain-like structure. |
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| Cultivation | This plant is easy-to-grow, tolerates occasional neglect well and makes an ideal houseplant. It grows best in bright, filtered light, protected from intense sun exposure which is likely to burn the leaves. Plantlets are more likely to form when the plant becomes slightly potbound and is not over-fertilized. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, White |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Linear) |
| Foliar Venation | Parallel |
| Foliar Margin | Entire - Wavy / Undulate |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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Others
| Master ID | 512 |
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| Species ID | 1808 |
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