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Chlorophytum capense
| Family Name: | Asparagaceae |
| Synonyms: | Arthropodium capensis |
| Common Name: | Spider Plant |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Clump-forming herb. |
| Foliage | Linear leaves are solid green. |
| Flowers | White, star-shaped flowers are composed of 6 lanceolate petals. |
| Similar | In the nursery trade, Chlorophytum comosum (Spider Plant) is sometimes mistakenly referred to as Chlorophytum capense. C. capense does not produce the hanging plantlets characteristic of C. comosum. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| 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 | 509 |
| Species ID | 1805 |
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