Chlorophytum orchidastrum

Chlorophytum orchidastrum Chlorophytum orchidastrum

What is the plant

Chlorophytum orchidastrum is part of the Asparagaceae family. This plant is found across Africa. Leaves are elongated and eliptic in shape with a wavy leaf margin, the petiole is bright orange.

Chlorophytum orchidastrum Green Orange is also known as Chlorophytum amaniense ‘Fire Flash’ and Chlorophytum orchidantheroides. Other common names include Mandarin Plant, Fire Glory and Sierra Leone Lily. A distant cousin to the Chlorophytum comosum Spider Plant with a rather exotic look. A stunning heart of orange stems is surrounded my mid-green leaves and like all spider plants it is easy to grow and care for. Chlorophytum Green Orange stores water in its roots, making it resistant to periods of drought and neglect.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

18°C - 18°C

Hardiness zone

min 9a

Difficulty

Medium

Water
Keep these plants well-watered, with moist soil, throughout the growing season. Less water is needed in the winter. The plant is tolerant to periods of drought.
Sunlight
This plant needs bright, indirect light. It will tolerate partial shade. Avoid direct sunlight.
Fertilizer
Feed with a weak solution every month during the growing season. Do not feed during the winter.

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Soil
Choose any rich, well-draining soil.
Temperature
Average household temperatures around 20-22°C are ideal for this plant. These are fairly tough plants so should survive temperatures above 8°C in winter if the soil is kept fairly dry.
Container
This plant can be grown in a container. Choose a pot with enough drainage holes. Put a container on a tray with pebbles.