C. capense forms a small clump of strap-type leaves in emerald green, and racemes of petite flowers in ivory. Foot-long, narrow, grass-like leaves grow from base of plant. Insignificant tiny white flowers borne along racemes. Plantlets, which can be cut off and transplanted easily, dangling from offsets that hang well below the bottom of the plant.
Bracketplant Care
Chlorophytum Capense



How to Care for the Plant

Water

During initial growth, water occasionally; once fully developed (within one year), water moderately. In the spring and summer months, keep the soil moist to encourage growth. Do not let soil dry out too much.

Pruning

Get rid of damaged leaves and stems. This is important because damaged leaves and stems can actually be an energy drain on your plant. By removing those dead parts, you're taking some of that work off your plant’s plate and allowing it to divert its energy into healthy leaves and new growth!

Fertilizer

Simply apply the fertilizer around the base of the plant, extending to the drip line. For vegetables, place the fertilizer in a strip parallel to the planting row. Water-soluble fertilizers are faster acting but must be applied more frequently. This method gives plants food while you water.

Sunlight

This plant needs 8 hours of filtered sun per day.

Soil

Most often planting instructions will suggest planting in loam soil. Loam soil should be rich in minerals and nutrients for the plants and loose enough that roots and spread out and grow strong.

Temperature

The most comfortable temperature for the plant is 50-64,4 ° F, but it can adapt to different temperatures, the minimum that the plant can withstand – +44,6 ° F.

Container

Whether your potted plants are indoors or outdoors, proper drainage is an essential element to ensure they stay healthy.

Additional

It purifies the air of formaldehyde and benzene. It is attributed to NASA to three types, most effectively purifying the air of formaldehyde. Also removes carbon monoxide and other toxins.

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