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Chlorophytum

Common name; Spider plant

An evergreen house plant that grows to around 250-300mm (10"-12") high and is grown for its variegated foliage.

Plants should be positioned in a well lit airy, draught proof spot.

During the summer the plant will produce long flowering stems surrounded by plantlets that can be layered if more stock is required.

Week 12; Pot up plants as necessary.

If required divide the plants at the same time.

Week 16; Commence weekly feeding with a liquid fertiliser.

Week 28; Layer young plantlets into 70mm (3") pots of compost to root.

Ensure plantlets are well rooted before separating it from the parent plant.

Week 40; Reduce the amount of watering from now until March, but do not allow them to completely dry out.

Maintain a minimum winter temperature of 8°C (45°F)

 

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