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Chlorophytum comosum

by Johan Wentzel

Chlorophytum comosum
Common Name
Hen-and-chickens
Plant Type
Groundcover
Chlorophytum comosum is probably the most cultivated house plant in the world, especially the cultivars. Prefers a shady spot and makes a good groundcover.
Plant Description

Chlorophytum comosum, the well-known hen-and-chickens, is a perennial lily-like plant with tuberous roots, bearing spreading to recurved soft leaves from a central rosette and an elongated raceme with small white flowers. This is probably the most cultivated house plant in the world, especially the cultivars.

Chlorophytum comosum prefers a shady spot in the garden and makes an excellent groundcover. It can be damaged by frost, but sprouts again in spring.

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest.

Afrikaanse Naam
Hen-en-kuikens
Hardiness
Hardy
Position
Semi shade
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
White
Shape
Spreading
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
50cm
Region
KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, Mpumalanga
Habitat
Forest
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
  • Chlorophytum comosum

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